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 Earth Science is the study of processes that mold the surface of the earth. From www.athro.com
2) THE EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE 3) THE EARTH'S INTERIOR 4) THE EARTH'S SURFACE 5) EARTH'S OCEANS AND SEAS 6) EARTH'S MAGNETIC FIELD 7) THE AURORA BOREALIS 8) PLATE TECTONICS 9) EARTHQUAKES 10) VOLCANOES 11) ISLAND FORMATION 12) SEA FLOOR SPREADING 13) SEASONS 14) CLIMATE and WEATHER 15) NATURE'S CYCLES 16) CLOUD TYPES 17) ROCK TYPES 18) GEOLOGICAL TIME LINE 19) GEOLOGICAL ANIMATIONS 20) WOMEN IN SCIENCE 21) SEARCH ENGINES THE EARTH, GENERAL INFORMATION: - The Earth Basic information provided by the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee. -Glossary of Earth Science Terms -Earth Science Glossary US Geology Animated from Sumanas Inc. Test your skill at naming locations in North America. THE EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE: -The Earth's Atmosphere Clear and concise information provided by the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee. -Earth's Atmosphere Information from the Utah Department of Education for the eigth grade and up. -The Earth’s Atmosphere Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -The Layers of Earth’s Atmosphere Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Earth’s Atmosphere Temperature Profile Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -The Troposphere Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -The Stratosphere Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -The Mesosphere Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -The Thermosphere Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -The Ionosphere Info from www.windows.ucar.edu THE EARTH'S INTERIOR: -The Surface and the Interior of the Earth Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Earth Image List Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Structure of the Interior of the Earth Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Detailed Diagram of the Earth’s Interior Info from www.windows.ucar.edu - The Interior of the Earth Information proveded by the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee. -Earth’s Surface About earth's lithosphere, asthenosphere and plate tectonics. Information from the Utah Dept. of Education for the eighth grade and up. THE EARTH'S SURFACE: -The Exosphere Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Structure of the Surface of the Earth Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Surface features of the Earth Info from www.windows.ucar.edu US Geology animated from Sumanas Inc. EARTH'S OCEANS AND SEAS: -Oceans and Seas Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Currents of the Ocean Info from www.windows.ucar.edu EARTH'S MAGNETIC FIELD: -The Earth's Magnetic Field Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee. -The Earth’s Magnetic Field Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -The Force of Magnetism Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -The Magnetic Field Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -The Magnetosphere Info from www.windows.ucar.edu THE AURORA BOREALIS: -The Aurora Borealis (the Northern Lights) About 100 kilometers high, electrons streaming down Earth's magnetic field lines into the atmosphere collide with the atmospheric gases, i.e. the solar wind. In the collisions, the electrons give energy to the atoms and molecules, which then give off this energy as light. This is similar to the way fluorescent and neon lights work. Oxygen gives off green light. Nitrogen gives off red. -Auroras: the Northern and Southern Lights Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee. -The Aurora Info from www.windows.ucar.edu PLATE TECTONICS: -Plate Tectonics Information provided by the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee. Plate Tectonics Animation from PBS, use the mouse to move the earth plates and create volcanoes, mountains and more. Interesting. -Plate Tectonics Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Earth’s Surface About earth's plate tectonics, lithosphereand asthenosphere. Information from the Utah Dept. of Education for the eighth grade and up. -Subduction Info from www.windows.ucar.edu EARTHQUAKES: -Earthquakes Information from the Utah Dept. of Education for the eighth grade and up. VOLCANOES: -Volcanoes About volcanoes and their different types. Information from the Utah Dept. of Education for the eighth grade and up. -Volcanoes Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Shield Volcanoes Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Cinder Cones Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Composite Volcanoes Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -How Volcanoes Form Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -The Magma Chamber of Volcanoes Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Eruptions of Shield and Composite Volcanoes Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -The Pacific Rim of Fire Info from www.windows.ucar.edu ISLAND FORMATION: -The Pacific Rim of Fire Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -How Islands are Formed Info from www.windows.ucar.edu SEA FLOOR SPREADING: -Seafloor Spreading Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Mid-Ocean Spreading Ridge Info from www.windows.ucar.edu Sea Floor Spreading Animation from Colorada State University, excellent, try it out! SEASONS: -The Seasons Information from the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee -Seasons Info from www.worldbook.com -The Four Seasons Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -The Winter Solstice Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -The Vernal (Spring) and Autumnal Equinoxes Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -The Summer Solstice Info from www.windows.ucar.edu - Info from www.windows.ucar.edu; Latitude, Altitude, Horizon and Ecliptic Definitions CLIMATE and WEATHER: -The Differences between Climate and Weather Info from EPA Report No. EPA/600/R-93/126. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Washington, DC, pp. 1 - 6. What is "Climate"? Climate is the general weather conditions over a long period of time. What is "Weather"? Weather is the current atmospheric conditions, including temperature, rainfall, wind, and humidity at a given place. CLIMATE -Introduction to Climate Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Glossary of Climate Terms -Earth's Climate Information from the Utah Dept. of Education for the eighth grade and up. -Climate -Climate -Weather and Climate Information provided by the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee. -Prevailing Winds -Ocean Currents What is "Weather"? Weather is the current atmospheric conditions, including temperature, rainfall, wind, and humidity at a given place. WEATHER -Weather Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Temperature Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Greenhouse Effect Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Precipitation Different forms of precipitation include: rain, snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Rain Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Snow Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Hail Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Temperature Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Wind Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Weather Fronts Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Cold Fronts Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Warm Fronts Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Stationary Fronts Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Occluded Fronts Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Thunderstorm Formation Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Types of Thunderstorms There are two main types of thunderstorms: ordinary and severe. Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Thunder and Lightning Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Lightning Formation Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Types of Lightning Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Thunderstorm Safety Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Tornadoes Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Hurricanes Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Hurricane Forecasts Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Weather Crossword Puzzles Info from www.windows.ucar.edu NATURE'S CYCLES: -The Water Cycle Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -The Rock Cycle Information from the Utah Dept. of Education for the eighth grade and up. CLOUD TYPES: -Cloud Types Info from www.windows.ucar.edu High Clouds Group: -CirrusCirrus clouds are the most common of the High Cloud (5000-13000m) group. They are composed entirely of ice and consist of long, thin, wispy streamers. Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Cirrostratus Cirrostratus clouds belong to the High Cloud (5000-13000m) group. They are sheetlike thin clouds that usually cover the entire sky. Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -CirrocumulusCirrocumulus clouds belong to the High Cloud group (5000-13000m). They are small rounded puffs that usually appear in long rows. Info from www.windows.ucar.edu Middle Clouds Group: -Altostratus Altostratus belong to the Middle Cloud group (2000-7000m up). An altostratus cloud usually covers the whole sky and has a gray or blue-gray appearance. Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Altocumulus Clouds Altocumulus clouds are part of the Middle Cloud group (2000-7000m up). They are grayish-white with one part of the cloud darker than the other. Info from www.windows.ucar.edu Low Clouds Group: -Stratus Stratus belong to the Low Cloud (surface-2000m up) group. They are uniform gray in color and almost cover the entire sky. Stratus usually looks like a fog that doesn't reach the ground. Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Stratocumulus Clouds Stratocumulus clouds belong to the Low Cloud (surface-2000m) group. These clouds are low, lumpy, and gray. Most form in rows with blue sky visible in between. Info from www.windows.ucar.edu -Nimbostratus Nimbostratus belong to the Low Cloud (surface to 2000m up) group. They are dark gray with a ragged base. Nimbostratus clouds are associated with continuous light rain or snow. Info from www.windows.ucar.edu ROCK TYPES: -What is a Rock? Information from the Utah Dept. of Education for the eighth grade and up. -The major Rock Types and how they form Info is from www.athro.com -Igneous Rocks Information from the Utah Dept. of Education for the eighth grade and up. -Igneous Rocks Info is from www.athro.com -Granite and other Silica Rich Igneous Rocks Info is from www.athro.com -Sedimentary Rocks Information from the Utah Dept. of Education for the eighth grade and up. -Sedimentary Rocks Info is from www.athro.com -Formation of Coal Coal is a type of sedimentary rock. Info is from www.athro.com -Weathering and Erosion Information from the Utah Dept. of Education for the eighth grade and up. -Metamorphic Rocks Information from the Utah Dept. of Education for the eighth grade and up. -Rock Formation Quiz A quiz about how different rocks and rock formations were created. Answers are indicated with your answer choice. Information from the Utah Dept. of Education for the eighth grade and up. GEOLOGICAL TIME LINE: Britians Rocky Past - Animated Geological Time Line from the BBC, interactive, interesting, informative, give it a try! GEOLOGICAL ANIMATIONS: The following animations are from the web site of Rose Marie Chute of North Harris College in Houston, Texas. Her web site address is: http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/rchute.html
WOMEN IN SCIENCE: -Biographies of Women Scientists They are categorized by their scientific field and also alphabetically. This website is by thinkquest.org -4,000 Years of Women in Science Women in science, their biographies and photographs of recent ones. This list emphasizes mainly pre-20th century women. -Female Nobel Prize Laureates They are listed by category with a brief description of their lives and links to further research about them. -Links to sites about Women in Science Website is by Purdue University SEARCH ENGINES:  Sciseek.com A search engine from Sciseek.com for earth science Sciseek.com/Geology A search engine from Sciseek.com for geology  
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