Midterm Review/Study Guide
This study guide provides essential topics for Mrs. Igo's Earth Science midterm exam. Covering key chapters, it includes introductions to Earth science branches, systems, metric measurements, scientific notation, and effective communication in lab reports. The guide further explores maps, including latitude and longitude, as well as topography and GPS usage. It delves into the properties of matter, discusses minerals and their identification, and examines igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Finally, it highlights geologic time, major periods, and significant events. Use this resource to solidify your understanding!
Midterm Review/Study Guide
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Midterm Review/Study Guide Earth Science topics onMrs. Igo’s midterm
Ch. 1 Introduction • Branches of Earth Science • Systems in Earth Science • Metric measurements • Scientific Notation • Communication (lab reports)
Ch. 2 Maps • Maps, history and measurements • Globe • Latitude, longitude • Topography • GPS
Ch. 3 Matter • Atoms • Bonds • Compounds • Acids, bases • Ions, isotopes
Ch. 4 Minerals • SNIFC • Mineral ID tests • Type of minerals • Ore versus gem
Ch. 5 Igneous Rocks • Magma versus lava • Intrusive versus extrusive • Crystal sizes • Types of igneous rocks
Ch. 6 Sed. & Meta. Rocks • Clastic, Chemical and organic • Sediment particles • Examples of sedimentary rocks • Types of metamorphism • Examples of metamorphic rocks
Ch 21 Geologic Time • Eon, Era, Period, Epoch • Major Periods • Major events
Additional help • Textbook (all terms and concepts) • Notes (anything written or verbal) • Labs (concepts) • Homework • Optional Study Toolwww.psdweb.parklandsd.org/igo