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SCIPAD - BIG IDEAS - BOOK 2
EARTH SYSTEMS
EARTH SYSTEMS
By the end of this chapter you should be able to:
Describe the basic structure of the Earth, its atmosphere and hydrosphere.
Describe some of Earth’s interacting systems.
Describe the processes involved in the water cycle.
Describe weathering as an effect of the water cycle on landforms.
Describe acid rain as an effect of the water cycle on life.
Plan and carry out an investigation into the effect of acid rain on limestone.
Describe rain shadows as an effect of the water cycle on climate.
Describe the interior structure and basic composition of the Earth.
Label a diagram of a cross-section of the Earth.
Describe in simple terms the ‘Theory of Plate Tectonics’.
Explain how convection currents cause tectonic plate movement.
Outline some of the consequences of tectonic plate movement.
Label the structures of a typical volcano.
Describe the causes of volcanism in subduction zones.
Describe the causes of earthquakes and how they are measured.
Describe the causes of tsunami.
Describe the formation of the three major types of rock.
Describe and explain the processes involved in the rock cycle.
Key Word List
Hydrosphere
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Lithosphere
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Atmosphere
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Biosphere
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Evaporating
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Condensing
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