Questions for Review – Introductory Chapter
1. Name the specific Earth science described by each of the following statements.
a. The science that deals with the dynamics of the oceans.
b. This word literally means "the study of Earth."
c. An understanding of the atmosphere is the primary focus of this science.
d. This science helps us understand Earth's place in the universe.
2. List and briefly define the four "spheres" that constitute our environment.
3. Name the three principal divisions of the solid Earth based on compositional differences. Which one is thinnest?
4. The oceans cover nearly ___ percent of the Earth’s surface and contain about ____ percent of the planet's total water supply.
5. What are the two sources of energy for the Earth system?
6. Contrast renewable and nonrenewable resources. Give one or more examples of each.