Regents Earth Science Core Unit Vocabulary
UNIT 1 - Science 101
- Observation, Inference, Classification, System, Quantify, Qualify, Density, Volume, Mass, Weight, Gravity, Rate of Change, Field Value, Gradient, Scientific Method, Hypothesis, Scientific Law, Scientific Theory, Variable, Control Group, Origin, Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, Direct - Indirect/Inverse - Cyclic - Static/Constant Linear Relationships, Pie Chart, Bar Graph/Histogram, Experimental Group, Interface/Boundary, Equilibrium/Dynamic Equilibrium, Rotation, Revolution, Tool/Instrument, Temperature (Celsius/Fahrenheit/Kelvin), Phase of Mater, Prediction, Extrapolate, Model, Elevation, Altitude, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Biosphere,
UNIT 2 - Measuring Earth
- Line of Latitude, Line of Longitude, Equator, Prime Meridian, Polaris, Hemisphere (Northern, Southern, Eastern & Western), Great Circles, Meridians, International Date Line, Greenwich England, Altitude, Horizon, Tropic of Capricorn, Tropic of Cancer, Coordinate Systems, Compass Rose, Cartographer, Oblate Spheroid, Equatorial Bulge,
- Contour/Relief/Topographic Map, Contour Line, Index Contour, Benchmark, Hachure Marks, Mountains, Plains, Plateau, Elevation, Contour Interval, Map Scale, Positive/Negative Relief, Compass Rose, Legend/Key, Sea Level, Cartographer,
UNIT 3 - Weathering/Erosion/Deposition
- Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Physical/Mechanical Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Surface Area, Gravity, Abrasion, Exfoliation, Frost Wedging, Freeze/Thaw, Vegetative Propagation/Root Action,
UNIT 4 - Mineralogy & Petrology
- Mineral, Igneous/Metamorphic/Sedimentary Rock, Elements, Chemical Composition, Mono/Poly- Elemental/Minerallic, Clastic, Bioclastic, Crystalline, Intrusive, Extrusive, Volcanic, Plutonic, Lava, Magma, Intergrown Crystals, Glassy, Vesicular, Mafic, Felsic, Banding, Foliated, Mineral Alignment, Contact/Regional Metamorphism, Organic/Inorganic
UNIT 5 - Earth History Through The Rock Record
UNIT 6 - Plate Tectonics / Seismic Wave Energy
UNIT 7 - Earth's Place in Space / Climate / Seasons
UNIT 8 - Meteorology
UNIT 9 - Astronomy
UNIT 10 - Lab Practical / Regents Review
Nomenclature/Jargon To Know:
- Concomitantly, Aforementioned, Behoove, Debate, In Conjunction, Expeditious, Moot, Ambiguous, Tolerance, Enrichment, Tandem, Antithesis, Congruent, Obtuse, Constitute, Compromise, Comprise, Abundant, Radiate, Clarification, Fundamentals, Copious, Superfluous, Redundant, (In)Suspension, Periphery, Gregarious, Loquacious, Verbose
Tools and Instruments to Know:
- Microscope, Telescope, Hand Lens/Magnifying Lens, Compass, Triple Beam Balance/Digital Scale, Beaker, Test Tube, Test Tube Holder, Ring Stand, Ring Stand Clamp/Ring, Erlenmeyer Flask, Beaker, Tongs, Heat Lamp, Thermometer, Hygrometer/Sling Psychrometer, Barometer, Wind Vane, Weather Cock, Graduated Cylinder, Watch Glass, Incubator, Streak Plate, Seismometer, Gravomiter, Graph/Chart, Abacus, Anemometer, Spring Scale, Sextant,
A Continuance of Terminology In Need Of A Home....
- Slope - Gradient
- Mass Movement
- Sediment
- Glacier
- Terminal Moraine
- Till
- Ice Age
- Erratic / Drop Stone
- Ice Wedging
- Weathering via Freeze-Thaw
- Oxidation
- Carbonation
- Permeable
- Impermeable
- Porous
- Aeolian Forces
- Exfoliation
- Mineral
- Fracture
- Cleavage
- Streak
- Hardness
- Luster
- Element
- Compound
- Chemical Composition
- Atomic Structure / Atomic Arrangement
- Naturally Occuring
- Inorganic Vs Organic
- Mineralogy
- Mineralogist
- Petrology
- Petrologist
- Igneous Rock
- Metamorphic Rock
- Sedimentary Rock
- Environment of Formation