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Earth Science
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Mục lục· 414 mục
- 01: The Nature of Science
- 1.01: Scientific Explanations and Interpretations
- 1.02: Scientific Method
- 1.03: Developing Hypotheses
- 1.04: Testing Hypotheses
- 1.05: Correlation and Causation
- 1.06: The Nature of Science- Challenge 1
- 1.07: Observations and Experiments
- 1.08: Theories
- 1.09: Evolution Plate Tectonics and Climate Change
- 1.10: Scientific Models
- 1.11: Scientific Community
- 1.12: The Nature of Science- Challenge 2
- 02: Introduction to Earth Science
- 2.01: Branches of Earth Science
- 2.02: Earth Science Field Work
- 2.03: Uniformitarianism
- 2.04: Location
- 2.05: Direction
- 2.06: Elevation
- 2.07: Introduction to Earth Science- Challenge 1
- 2.08: Maps
- 2.09: Map Projections
- 2.10: Topographic and Geologic Maps
- 2.11: Seafloor
- 2.12: Introduction to Earth Science- Challenge 2
- 2.13: Telescopes
- 2.14: Study of Space by the Electromagnetic Spectrum
- 2.15: Satellites Shuttles and Space Stations
- 2.16: Introduction to Earth Science- Challenge 3
- 03: Planet Earth
- 3.01: Atoms and Molecules
- 3.02: Earth's Shape
- 3.03: Earth's Magnetic Field
- 3.04: Earth's Rotations
- 3.05: Earth's Revolutions
- 3.06: Coriolis Effect
- 3.07: Seasons
- 3.08: Planet Earth- Challenge 1
- 3.09: Eclipses
- 3.10: Solar Eclipses
- 3.11: Lunar Eclipses
- 3.12: Lunar Phases
- 3.13: Planet Earth- Challenge 2
- 3.14: Earth's Interior
- 3.15: Earth's Outer Layers
- 3.16: Earth's Inner Layers
- 3.17: Earth's Crust
- 3.18: Earth's Mantle
- 3.19: Earth's Core
- 3.20: Lithosphere and Asthenosphere
- 3.21: Planet Earth- Challenge 3
- 04: Earth's Minerals and Rocks
- 4.01: Minerals
- 4.02: Mineral Groups
- 4.03: Mineral Identification
- 4.04: Mineral Formation
- 4.05: Earth's Minerals and Rocks- Challenge 1
- 4.06: Rocks
- 4.07: Rock Cycle Processes
- 4.08: Igneous Rocks
- 4.09: Intrusive and Extrusive Igneous Rocks
- 4.10: Igneous Rock Classification
- 4.11: Earth's Minerals and Rocks- Challenge 2
- 4.12: Sedimentary Rocks
- 4.13: Lithification of Sedimentary Rocks
- 4.14: Sedimentary Rock Classification
- 4.15: Metamorphic Rocks
- 4.16: Metamorphic Rock Classification
- 4.17: Earth's Minerals and Rocks- Challenge 3
- 05: Plate Tectonics
- 5.01: Continental Drift
- 5.02: Wegener and the Continental Drift Hypothesis
- 5.03: Magnetic Polarity Evidence for Continental Drift
- 5.04: Bathymetric Evidence for Seafloor Spreading
- 5.05: Magnetic Evidence for Seafloor Spreading
- 5.06: Seafloor Spreading Hypothesis
- 5.07: Plate Tectonics- Challenge 1
- 5.08: Earth's Tectonic Plates
- 5.09: Tectonic Plate Motions
- 5.10: Theory of Plate Tectonics
- 5.11: Divergent Plate Boundaries in the Ocean
- 5.12: Divergent Plate Boundaries
- 5.13: Transform Plate Boundaries
- 5.14: Plate Tectonics- Challenge 2
- 5.15: Ocean-Continent Convergent Plates
- 5.16: Ocean-Ocean Convergent Plate Boundaries
- 5.17: Continent-Continent Convergent Plate Boundaries
- 5.18: Continental Margins
- 5.19: Supercontinent Cycle and Pangaea
- 5.20: Intraplate Activity
- 5.21: Plate Tectonics- Challenge 3
- 06: Geological Activity and Earthquakes
- 6.01: Geological Stresses
- 6.02: Principle of Horizontality
- 6.03: Folds
- 6.04: Faults
- 6.05: Mountain Building
- 6.06: Geological Activity and Earthquakes- Challenge 1
- 6.07: Earthquakes
- 6.08: Earthquake Zones
- 6.09: Earthquakes at Transform Plate Boundaries
- 6.10: Earthquakes at Convergent Plate Boundaries
- 6.11: Intraplate Earthquakes
- 6.12: Seismic Waves
- 6.13: Tsunami
- 6.14: 21st Century Tsunami
- 6.15: Geological Activity and Earthquakes- Challenge 2
- 6.16: Measuring Earthquake Magnitude
- 6.17: Locating Earthquake Epicenters
- 6.18: Earthquake Magnitude Scales
- 6.19: Predicting Earthquakes
- 6.20: Earthquake Damage
- 6.21: Earthquake Safe Structures
- 6.22: Staying Safe in an Earthquake
- 6.23: Geological Activity and Earthquakes- Challenge 3
- 07: Geological Activity and Volcanoes
- 7.01: Volcanoes
- 7.02: Volcanoes at Plate Boundaries
- 7.03: Volcanic Hot Spots
- 7.04: Magma Composition
- 7.05: Explosive Eruptions
- 7.06: Effusive Eruptions
- 7.07: Predicting Volcanic Eruptions
- 7.08: Geological Activity and Volcanoes- Challenge 1
- 7.09: Types of Volcanoes
- 7.10: Supervolcanoes
- 7.11: Volcanic Landforms
- 7.12: Hot Springs and Geysers
- 7.13: Geological Activity and Volcanoes- Challenge 2
- 08: Earth's Fresh Water
- 8.01: Distribution of Water on Earth
- 8.02: States of Water
- 8.03: The Water Cycle
- 8.04: Uses of Water
- 8.05: Water Distribution
- 8.06: Safety of Water
- 8.07: Conserving Water
- 8.08: Earth's Fresh Water- Challenge 1
- 8.09: Streams and Rivers
- 8.10: Ponds and Lakes
- 8.11: Flooding
- 8.12: Glaciers
- 8.13: Earth's Fresh Water- Challenge 2
- 8.14: Groundwater
- 8.15: Groundwater Aquifers
- 8.16: Springs and Geysers
- 8.17: Earth's Fresh Water- Challenge 3
- 8.18: Groundwater Depletion
- 8.19: Groundwater Pollution
- 8.20: Water Pollution
- 8.21: Protecting Water From Pollution
- 8.22: Cleaning Up Groundwater
- 8.23: Earth's Fresh Water- Challenge 4
- 09: Earth's Oceans
- 9.01: Importance of the Oceans
- 9.02: Seawater Chemistry
- 9.03: Ocean Zones
- 9.04: Earth's Oceans- Challenge 1
- 9.05: Wind Waves
- 9.06: Tides
- 9.07: Surface Currents
- 9.08: Ocean Currents and Climate
- 9.09: Deep Currents
- 9.10: Earth's Oceans- Challenge 2
- 9.11: Coastal Pollution
- 9.12: Ocean Garbage Patch
- 9.13: Oil Spills
- 9.14: Earth's Oceans- Challenge 3
- 10: Atmospheric Processes
- 10.01: Importance of the Atmosphere
- 10.02: Composition of the Atmosphere
- 10.03: Pressure and Density of the Atmosphere
- 10.04: Temperature of the Atmosphere
- 10.05: Atmospheric Processes- Challenge 1
- 10.06: Troposphere
- 10.07: Stratosphere
- 10.08: Mesophere
- 10.09: Thermosphere and Beyond
- 10.10: Atmospheric Processes- Challenge 2
- 10.11: Electromagnetic Energy in the Atmosphere
- 10.12: Solar Energy on Earth
- 10.13: Thermal Energy Transfer in the Atmosphere
- 10.14: Heat Budget of Planet Earth
- 10.15: Solar Energy and Latitude
- 10.16: Greenhouse Effect
- 10.17: Atmospheric Processes- Challenge 3
- 10.18: Circulation in the Atmosphere
- 10.19: Local Winds
- 10.20: Global Wind Belts
- 10.21: Atmospheric Processes- Challenge 4
- 10.22: Air Quality
- 10.23: Types of Air Pollution
- 10.24: Effects of Air Pollution on the Environment
- 10.25: Causes of Air Pollution
- 10.26: Acid Rain
- 10.27: Ozone Depletion
- 10.28: Reducing Air Pollution
- 10.29: Atmospheric Processes- Challenge 5
- 11: Weather
- 11.01: Introduction to Weather
- 11.02: Humidity
- 11.03: Clouds
- 11.04: Fog
- 11.05: Precipitation
- 11.06: Air Masses
- 11.07: Fronts
- 11.08: Weather- Challenge 1
- 11.09: Thunderstorms
- 11.10: Tornadoes
- 11.11: Cyclones
- 11.12: Hurricanes
- 11.13: Blizzards
- 11.14: Heat Waves and Droughts
- 11.15: Weather- Challenge 2
- 11.16: Collecting Weather Data
- 11.17: Predicting Weather
- 11.18: Weather Maps
- 11.19: Weather- Challenge 3
- 12: Climate
- 12.01: Weather vs. Climate
- 12.02: Effect of Latitude on Climate
- 12.03: Effect of Atmospheric Circulation on Climate
- 12.04: Effect of Continental Position on Climate
- 12.05: Effect of Altitude and Mountains on Climate
- 12.06: Climate- Challenge 1
- 12.07: Climate Zones and Biomes
- 12.08: Tropical Moist Climates
- 12.09: Dry Climates
- 12.10: Temperate Climates
- 12.11: Continental Climates
- 12.12: Polar Climates
- 12.13: Climate- Challenge 2
- 12.14: Climate Change in Earth History
- 12.15: Short-Term Climate Change
- 12.16: Carbon Cycle and Climate
- 12.17: Global Warming
- 12.18: Causes and Effects of Global Warming
- 12.19: Impact of Continued Global Warming
- 12.20: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Pollution
- 12.21: Climate- Challenge 3
- 13: Weathering and Soils
- 13.01: Weathering and Erosion
- 13.02: Mechanical Weathering
- 13.03: Chemical Weathering
- 13.04: Influences on Weathering
- 13.05: Weathering and Soils- Challenge 1
- 13.06: Soil Characteristics
- 13.07: Soil Formation
- 13.08: Soil Horizons and Profiles
- 13.09: Types of Soils
- 13.10: Soil Erosion
- 13.11: Avoiding Soil Loss
- 13.12: Weathering and Soils- Challenge 2
- 14: Erosion and Deposition
- 14.01: Erosion by Streams
- 14.02: Deposition by Streams
- 14.03: Erosion by Groundwater
- 14.04: Deposition by Groundwater
- 14.05: Erosion and Deposition- Challenge 1
- 14.06: Erosion by Waves
- 14.07: Deposition by Waves
- 14.08: Protecting Shorelines
- 14.09: Erosion by Wind
- 14.10: Deposition by Wind
- 14.11: Erosion and Deposition- Challenge 2
- 14.12: Erosion by Glaciers
- 14.13: Deposition by Glaciers
- 14.14: Landforms from Erosion and Deposition
- 14.15: Erosion and Deposition- Challenge 3
- 15: Understanding Earth's History
- 15.01: How Fossilization Creates Fossils
- 15.02: Types of Fossilization
- 15.03: Earth History and Clues from Fossils
- 15.04: Understanding Earth's History- Challenge 1
- 15.05: Principles of Relative Dating
- 15.06: Determining Relative Ages
- 15.07: Correlation Using Relative Ages
- 15.08: Geologic Time Scale
- 15.09: Understanding Earth's History- Challenge 2
- 15.10: Tree Rings Ice Cores and Varves
- 15.11: Radioactive Decay as a Measure of Age
- 15.12: Radiometric Dating
- 15.13: Age of Earth
- 15.14: Understanding Earth's History- Challenge 3
- 16: Earth's History
- 16.01: Formation of the Sun and Planets
- 16.02: Formation of Earth
- 16.03: Formation of the Moon
- 16.04: Early Atmosphere and Oceans
- 16.05: Earth's History- Challenge 1
- 16.06: Precambrian Continents
- 16.07: Paleozoic Plate Tectonics
- 16.08: Paleozoic and Mesozoic Seas
- 16.09: Mesozoic Plate Tectonics
- 16.10: Cenozoic Plate Tectonics
- 16.11: Earth's History- Challenge 2
- 17: Evolution and Populations
- 17.01: Modern Biodiversity
- 17.02: Characteristics and Origins of Life
- 17.03: Metabolism and Replication
- 17.04: Adaptation and Evolution of Populations
- 17.05: Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
- 17.06: Population Size
- 17.07: Extinction and Radiation of Life
- 17.08: Evolution and Populations- Challenge 1
- 17.09: Growth of Human Populations
- 17.10: Agriculture and Human Population Growth
- 17.11: Revolutions in Human Population
- 17.12: Overpopulation and Over-Consumption
- 17.13: Future Human Population Growth
- 17.14: Sustainable Development
- 17.15: Evolution and Populations- Challenge 2
- 18: Ecosystems
- 18.01: Biological Communities
- 18.02: Roles in an Ecosystem
- 18.03: Flow of Energy in Ecosystems
- 18.04: Flow of Matter in Ecosystems
- 18.05: Nitrogen Cycle in Ecosystems
- 18.06: Ecosystems- Challenge 1
- 18.07: Fresh Water Ecosystems
- 18.08: Types of Marine Organisms
- 18.09: Marine Food Chains
- 18.10: Ocean Ecosystems
- 18.11: Ecosystems- Challenge 2
- 19: History of Life on Earth
- 19.01: Evolution of Simple Cells
- 19.02: Evolution of Eukaryotes to Multicellular Life
- 19.03: Life of the Phanerozoic Eon
- 19.04: History of Paleozoic Life
- 19.05: History of Mesozoic Life
- 19.06: History of Cenozoic Life
- 19.07: Human Evolution
- 19.08: Life and the Geologic Time Scale
- 19.09: History of Life on Earth- Challenge
- 20: Earth's Energy
- 20.01: Energy Resources
- 20.02: Obtaining Energy Resources
- 20.03: Energy Conservation
- 20.04: Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Energy Resources
- 20.05: Earth's Energy- Challenge 1
- 20.06: Fossil Fuel Formation
- 20.07: Coal Power
- 20.08: Petroleum Power
- 20.09: Natural Gas Power
- 20.10: Fossil Fuel Reserves
- 20.11: Nuclear Power
- 20.12: Earth's Energy- Challenge 2
- 20.13: Solar Energy
- 20.14: Hydroelectric Power
- 20.15: Wind Energy
- 20.16: Geothermal Energy
- 20.17: Biomass Energy
- 20.18: Earth's Energy- Challenge 3
- 21: Earth's Materials
- 21.01: Materials Humans Use
- 21.02: Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources
- 21.03: Ore Deposits
- 21.04: Ore Mines
- 21.05: Ore Extraction
- 21.06: Earth's Materials- Challenge 1
- 21.07: Environmental Impacts of Mining
- 21.08: Hazardous Waste
- 21.10: Earth's Materials- Challenge 2
- 21.11: Availability of Natural Resources
- 21.12: Natural Resource Conservation
- 21.13: Earth's Materials- Challenge 3
- 0921.8: Preventing Hazardous Waste Problems
- 22: The Solar System
- 05The Solar System: Challenge 1
- 22.01: Sun
- 22.02: Interior of the Sun
- 22.04: Surface Features of the Sun
- 22.06: Planets of the Solar System
- 22.07: Planet Orbits in the Solar System
- 22.08: Gravity in the Solar System
- 22.09: The Solar System- Challenge 2
- 22.10: Inner vs. Outer Planets
- 22.11: Mercury
- 22.12: Venus
- 22.13: Moon
- 22.14: Mars
- 22.15: The Solar System- Challenge 3
- 22.16: Jupiter
- 22.17: Saturn
- 22.18: Uranus
- 22.19: Neptune
- 22.20: The Solar System- Challenge 4
- 22.21: Exoplanets
- 22.22: Asteroids
- 22.23: Comets
- 22.24: Meteors
- 22.25: Dwarf Planets
- 22.26: The Solar System- Challenge 5
- 0322.3: Outer Layers of the Sun
- 23: Beyond the Solar System
- 23.01: Star Constellations
- 23.02: Star Power
- 23.03: Star Classification
- 23.04: Star Formation
- 23.05: Beyond the Solar System- Challenge 1
- 23.06: Main Sequence Star Lives
- 23.07: Red Giants and White Dwarfs
- 23.08: Supergiants and Supernovas
- 23.09: Neutron Stars and Black Holes
- 23.10: Beyond the Solar System- Challenge 2
- 23.11: Star Clusters
- 23.12: Galaxies
- 23.13: The Milky Way
- 23.14: Universe
- 23.15: Expansion of the Universe
- 23.16: Big Bang
- 23.17: Dark Matter
- 23.18: Beyond the Solar System- Challenge 3