KEYS Earth Science 2016-17

Week 1 Reading Objectives and Assignment Guide

Assignment: Read and take notes on pages 7-17, 2006 (pages _____, 2009) using the Cornell Note-taking
format. Read through the entire guide before you begin. Due: Tuesday, 9/13/2016.
Directions: Use this handout to guide your reading and organize your notes. Using your own paper, take
notes in a Cornell Note-taking format similar to the one I started for you below. Note the objectives are
re-stated on the left and the corresponding notes are written on the right.
Objective
Earths Four Major Spheres

Three main parts of solid

Earth

Notes
Hydrosphere- the water portion of the earth
Atmosphere- the gaseous envelope around Earth
Geosphere composed of core, mantle, crust
Biosphere all life-forms on Earth

Topics: Introduction to Earth Science, Physical Structure of the Earth, Plate Tectonics
Objectives After reading A View of Earth, (pages 7-10, 2006) you will be able to:
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Name the four major spheres into which the Earth is divided.
Describe the three main parts of the solid Earth.
Which model and theory explains how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur and how
continents move?
Describe the differences and give examples of both destructive and constructive forces affecting
the Earths surface.

Vocabulary to Know I highly recommend flash cards but will not be grading them. Your tests and
quizzes will always have a vocabulary section in them.
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
Geosphere
Biosphere
Core
Mantle
Crust
Plate tectonics
Objectives After reading Representing Earths Surface, (pages 11-17, 2006) you will be able to:
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Explain how latitude and longitude are used to indicate location.

Describe the major problems mapmakers face must overcome when making maps.
Compare and contrast topographic maps from other maps listed in your reading.

Vocabulary to Know - I highly recommend flash cards but will not be grading them. Your tests and
quizzes will always have a vocabulary section in them.

Latitude
Longitude
Topographic map
Contour line
Contour interval