Chapter 8 potential test questions

When was the earth hotter: Eoarchean or Archean?

How dark were the first rocks relative to rocks forming today and what melting temperature do they have? (not necessarily a number but low, medium, high, really high) Why don't we find them forming today?

What is the oldest mineral on Earth? How old are they?

What rock type are the world's oldest rocks?

What name did the Hadean get changed to? Why is it no longer referred to as the Hadean period?

What evidence is there for volcanoes and water during the Archean?

How does a shield compare to a craton?

What are the typical rocks representative of the Archean?

What is continental accretion?

Chapter 1 potential test questions

How old is the universe according to the Big Bang Theory? What is the Big Bang theory?

What is the accepted theory for the origin of our moon? What are other theories, not as well accepted?

What are the inner planets called? Outer planets called? What are basic characteristics of each?

Chapter 6 potential test questions

What are deep sea sediments made of?

Particles that are well sorted were transported by what mechanism? Particles that are angular or rounded were each transported by what mechanism?

Chapter 7 potential test questions

What is the difference between phyletic gradualism and punctuated equilibrium?

What is divergent evolution?

How do mutations occur and what are the possible effects of them?