2.2: Looking Back - The Earth
Assess your understanding of concepts related to this chapter section by answering the questions below before proceeding with this chapter.
What process was largely responsible for earth's early atmosphere?
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Outgassing, the release of gasses through processes like volcanic venting.
Define continent, sea, and ocean.
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Continent , according to the 6-continent model it is large unbroken land mass completely surrounded by water. An ocean is a large body of salt water not enclosed by land. A sea is a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land.
Draw and label generic diagrams of the ocean floor and the continental margins on a seperate piece of paper.
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Describe the shape of the Earth.
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The shape of the earth is described as an oblate ellipsoid.
Construct this table in your notes, fill it out, then compare it to the correct answers.
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