Worksheet in Earth Science

Name: ______________________ Grade & Section:

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Teacher: Date:

I. Introduction

II. Objectives

III. Procedures

IV. References

V. Conclusion
1. Using a vein diagram compare and contrast weathering vs. erosion. (5 pts)

2. Using a vein diagram compare and contrast mass wasting vs. erosion. (5 pts)

3. What is weathering?
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4. Create a graphic organizer (tree clustering, webbing, etc.) showing the different kinds of weathering. (5
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5. Illustrate and discuss the layers of the Earth. (10 pts)

6. Draw and explain the rock cycle. (10 pts)

7. Differentiate exogenic process from endogenic process. (5 pts.)
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8. Create a graphic organizer showing the following content. Include a brief discussion per sub content. (50
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 Earth processes
 Exogenic process
 Endogenic process
 Mass wasting
 Weathering
 Erosion
 Plutonism
 Magmatism
 Plate tectonics

9. Fill the table below. (80 pts)

Igneous Rock Picture Rate of Cooling Texture Origin
(Rapid/Slow) (Plutonic/Volcanic)
Granite

Pumice

Scoria

Obsidian

Basalt

Rhyolite

Gabbro

Andesite

Dacite
A helpful hint: For the rate of cooling of the igneous rock you can relate it to the texture of the rock. If the rock
has a fine surface it means that it is an extrusive igneous rock. On the contrary if the texture of your rock is
coarse it means that your rock is an intrusive igneous rocks.
Plutonic= Intrusive Igneous rock
Volcanic= Extrusive Igneous rock

10. Illustrate and explain the different stresses that affects the rock layers. (15 pts)
 Shear
 Pulling Apart
 Compression

11. Explain the continental drift theory. (5 pts)

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12. What is paleo-magnetism? Explain how it provided substantial evidences to support continental drift.
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13. What is sea floor spreading? (5 pts)

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14. What can you observe about the age of the crust? (5 pts)
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