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Unit 4
Earth Systems and Resources
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The Earth’s resources were determined when the planet
formed.
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Core- the innermost zone of the planet made of nickel and iron. Inner core (soild) & outer core (liquid)
Mantle- above the core containing magma (thickest layer)
Crust- the outermost layer of the planet. Continental (granite) and oceanic
(basalt)
The Earth’s Layers
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Asthenosphere- the outer part of the mantle, composed of semi-molten rock.
Lithosphere- the brittle outermost layer of the planet that is approximately 100 km thick.
The Earth’s Layers
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Major Features of the Earth’s
Crust and Upper Mantle
Fig. 14-2, p. 348
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The Earth is very hot at the center.
This heat causes plumes of hot magma to well upward from the mantle.
Hotspots- places where molten material from the mantle reach the lithosphere.
Convection and Hot Spots
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Plate tectonics- the theory that states that Earth’s lithosphere is divided into plates, most of which are in constant motion.
Theory of Plate Tectonics
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Tectonic Plates
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Pangaea
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/dynamic.html
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Volcanoes- as a plate moves over a hot spot, rising magma forms a volcano.
Consequences of Plate Movement
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Divergent plate boundaries- when plates move apart from one another.
Convergent plate boundaries- when plates move toward one another and collide.
Transform fault boundaries- then plates move sideways past each other.
Types of Plate Contact
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Faults- a fracture in rock across which there is movement.
Earthquakes- occur when the rocks of the lithosphere rupture unexpectedly along a fault.
Faults and Earthquakes
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Fault zone- large expanses of rock where movement has occurred.
Epicenter- the exact point on the surface of Earth directly above the location where the rock ruptures.
Richter scale- a measure of the largest ground movement that occurs during an earthquake. The scale increases by a factor of 10, so an earthquake of 7 is 10 times greater than an earthquake of 6.
Faults and Earthquakes
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Fig. 14-7a, p. 351
Liquefaction of recent
sediments causes
buildings to sink
Two adjoining plates
move laterally along
the fault line
Earth movements
cause flooding in
low-lying areas Landslides
may occur on
hilly ground
Shock
waves
Focus Epicenter
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Giant undersea wave caused by an earthquake,
volcanic eruption or landslide
Travel > 450 mph
Tsunami wave may be 1m deep in ocean
Becomes 30.5m high on shore
Magnitude 9.3 earthquake in Indian Ocean
Triggered tsunami that killed over 230,000 people in
South Asia and Africa
Detection of tsunamis
Buoys in open ocean
Tsunami
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Rock cycle- the constant formation and destruction of rock.
The Rock Cycle
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Igneous rocks- rocks that form directly from magma. Intrusive igneous- form from within Earth as magma
cools.
Extrusive igneous- from when magma cools above Earth. (ex. A volcano that ejects magma out will form this)
Sedimentary rocks- form when sediment such as mud, sands, or gravels are compressed by overlying sediments.
Metamorphic rocks- form when sedimentary, igneous or other metamorphic rocks are subjected to
high temperatures and pressures.
The Rock Cycle
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Sedimentary
Sediments from eroded rocks or plant/animal remains
Transported by water, wind, gravity
Deposited in layers and compacted
Sandstone
Shale
Dolomite
Limestone
Lignite
Bituminous coal
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Igneous Forms below or at earth’s surface from magma Granite Lava rocks
Metamorphic Preexisting rock subjected to high pressures, high temperatures, and/or chemically active fluids Anthracite Slate Marble
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Weathering- when rocks are exposed to air, water, certain chemicals or biological agents that degrade the rock.
Physical weathering- the mechanical breakdown of rocks and minerals.
Weathering and Erosion
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Chemical weathering- the breakdown of rocks and minerals by chemical reactions.
Weathering and Erosion
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Erosion- the physical removal of rock fragments from a landscape or ecosystem. Wind, water, ice transport and living organisms can erode materials.
Deposition- the accumulation or depositing of eroded material such as sediment, rock fragments or soil.
Erosion
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Soil is important because it
Is a medium for plant growth
Serves as a filter for water
A habitat for living organisms
Serves as a filter for pollutants
Soil
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Factors that determine the formation of soil:
Parent material- what the soil is made from influences soil formation
Climate- what type of climate influences soil formation
Topography- the surface and slope can influence soil formation
Organisms- plants and animals can have an effect on soil formation
Time- the amount of time a soil has spent developing can determine soil properties.
The Formation of Soil
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Parent Material- the rock material from which soil is derived.
The Formation of Soil
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Soil Composition
Mineral Particles
(45%)
Weathered rock
Organic Material (5%)
Litter, animal dung,
dead remains of plants
and animals
Water (25%)
Air (25%)
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Soil Properties
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As soils form, they develop characteristics layers.
Soil Horizons
E Horizon
Is heavily
Leeched
Soil
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O horizon- (organic layer) composed of the leaves, needles, twigs and animal bodies on the surface.
A horizon- (topsoil) the zone of organic material and minerals mixed together.
B horizon- (subsoil) composed primarily of mineral material with very little organic matter
C horizon- (parent material) the least weathered horizon and is similar to the parent material.
Soil Horizons
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Texture- the percentage of sand, silt and clay the soil contains.
Physical Properties of Soil
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Soil Properties
Soil texture affects soil properties
Coarse textured soil (sandy)
Excellent drainage
Fine textured soil (high in clay)
Poor drainage
Low oxygen levels in soil
Due to negatively charged surface, able to hold onto
important plant nutrients (K+, Ca2+, NO2-)
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Soil Properties Affected by Soil
Texture
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Porosity- how quickly the soil drains (which depends on its texture)
Physical Properties of Soil
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Soil Properties
Soil Acidity
Measured using pH scale
pH of most soils range from 4–8
Affects solubility of certain plant nutrients
Optimum soil pH is 6–7, because nutrients are most
available to plants at this pH
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Chemical Properties of Soil
Cation exchange capacity- the ability of a soil to adsorb and release cations, positively charged mineral ions. Soil bases- calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium Soil Acids- aluminum and hydrogen Base saturation- the proportion of soil bases to soil acids
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Biological Properties of Soil
Many organisms are found in the soil including fungi, bacteria, protozoans, rodents and earthworms.
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Soil Organisms
Soil organisms provide ecosystem services
Def: Important environmental benefits that
ecosystems provide
Examples
Decaying and cycling organic material
Breaking down toxic materials
Cleansing water
Soil aeration
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Major Soil Groups
Variations in soil forming factors cause variation
in soils around globe
Soil Taxonomy
Separates soils into 12 orders
Subdivided into more than 19,000 soil series that
vary by locality
Five common soil orders
Spodosols, alfisols, mollisols, aridosols, oxisols
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Major Soil Groups
Spodosols
Form under
coniferous forests
O-horizon composed
of decaying needles
E-horizon is ash -
gray under A-horizon
Not good farmland -
too acidic
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Major Soil Groups
Alfisols
Brown to gray-
brown A-horizon
Precipitation high
enough to leach
most organics and
nutrients out of O-,
A- and B-horizons
Soil fertility
maintained by leaf
litter
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Major Soil Groups Mollisols
Found in temperate,
semi-arid grassland
Very fertile soil
Thick, dark brown/
black A-horizon
Soluble nutrients stay
in A-horizon due to
low leaching
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Major Soil Groups
Aridosols
Found in arid regions
of all continents
Low precipitation
preclude leaching
and growth of lush
vegetation
Development of salic
horizon possible
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Major Soil Groups Oxisols
Found in tropical and
subtropical areas with
high precipitation
Very little organic
material accumulation
due to fast decay rate
B-horizon is highly
leached and nutrient
poor
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Elemental Composition of the Earth’s Crust
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The Life Cycle of a Metal
Resource
Fig. 14-11, p. 355
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Reserves
Reserves- the known quantity of a resource that can be economically recovered.
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Important Minerals and Their
Uses
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Types of Mining
Surface mining- removing minerals that are close to Earth’s surface.
Strip mining- removing strips of soil and rock to expose ore.
Open pit mining- the creation of a large pit or hole in the ground that is visible from the surface.
Mountain top removal- removing the entire top of a mountain with explosives.
Placer mining- looking for metals and stones in river sediments.
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Types of Mining
Subsurface mining- mining for resources that are 100 m below Earth’s surface.
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Surface Mining
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See the Trailer on The Last
Mountain Standing
http://thelastmountainmovie.com/
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Formation of Mineral Deposits
Result of natural processes
Magmatic concentration
As magma cools heavier elements (Fe and Mg) settle
Responsible for deposits of Fe, Cu, Ni, Cr
Hydrothermal processes
Minerals are carried and deposited by water heated deep in earth’s crust
Sedimentation
Weathered particles are transported by water and deposited as sediment on sea floor or shore
Evaporation
Salts are left behind after water body dries up
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Negative Effects of Mining
80% or more of mined ore consists of impurities
- called tailings
Contain toxic materials
Smelting plants emit large amounts of air
pollutants
Requires a lot of energy (fossil fuels
combustion)
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Fig. 14-12, p. 356
Natural Capital Degradation
Extracting, Processing, and Using
Nonrenewable Mineral and Energy Resources
Steps Environmental Effects
Mining Disturbed land; mining
accidents; health
hazards; mine waste
dumping; oil spills and
blowouts; noise;
ugliness; heat
Exploration,
extraction
Processing
Solid wastes; radioactive
material; air, water, and
soil pollution; noise;
safety and health
hazards; ugliness; heat
Transportation,
purification,
manufacturing
Use Noise; ugliness; thermal
water pollution; pollution
of air, water, and soil;
solid and radioactive
wastes; safety and health
hazards; heat
Transportation or
transmission to
individual user,
eventual use, and
discarding
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Environmental Impacts of
Mining
Disturbs large area
Prone to erosion
Uses large quantities of water
Must pump water out of mine to keep it dry
Acid Mine Drainage (AMD)
Pollution caused when sulfuric acid and dissolved
lead, arsenic or cadmium wash out of mines into
nearby waterways
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Mine Tailings
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Acid Mine Drainage
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How to mitigate the issues with
mining
Remediation of lands
Prevention is less costly than cleaning pollution
Use Phytoremediation by using plants to trap
pollutants
Trap pollutants before get into streams and
wetlands
Recycle and reduce use of minerals that are in
short suppy
Invent new substances to replace minerals
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Aluminum Cans Ready for
Recycling
Fig. 14-22, p. 366
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Solutions: Sustainable Use of
Nonrenewable Minerals
Fig. 14-23, p. 366