[GEOG 1120] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (44 pages long)
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* two topics: geology - study of earth. => scientific study of the interior of the earth (in): geomorphology - scientific study of the surface of the earth (on). => earth science plays a role in history. => ex: outcome of the battle in vimy ridge. Built networks of tunnels made from limestone as a surprise attack. Neutral during the war and known for numerous mountains. => earth science plays a role in how we view ourselves. => ex: australia: ularu => sandstone - symbolic. Fuji => volcano - symbol of their country. Big bang => ~15bya (billion years ago) => provides building blocks human beings need such as gases, dust and elements. => matter condenses from a nebula due to gravity. => elements that are heavy plays a role in creating a planet. => inner elements of the solar system - lighter elements. => outer elements of the solar system - heavy elements.
