Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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i need help for geography 1 to 10 please or you can do 4 to 10 but i would recommend to do 1 to 10.

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CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
"The earth's physical landscape is the result
of conflict between forces..." Explain what
this means.
1.
QUES
4.
(a) What part of Canada was created during
the Precambrian era?
b What types of rocks make up this
landform?
c) How did it differ in appearance from
today?
3. Where was the eroded material from the
Shield deposited and what did this material
become?
What was the most important geological
event of the Paleozoic era?
5. Geologists believe that Canada was located
closer to the equator during the early part of
the Paleozoic era. Why has this tropical
location been important to Canada?
6. Based on the fossil evidence, what life forms
existed during the Paleozoic era?
7. What event marks the division between the
Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras?
8.
9.
During the Mesozoic era, the North
American plate collided with the Pacific
plate. What resulted from this collision?
How were (i) coal deposits and (ii) oil and
gas deposits formed
western Canada
during the Mesozoic era?
10. a) How many glacial periods have there
been during the last two million years?
b) Describe the effects that glaciers have
had on the Canadian landscape.
ANALYZE AND APPLY
11. Most geologic events happen very slowly.
What are two geologic events that happen
fast enough for people to see?
12. What were the main geologic events that
occurred in the area of Canada where you
live? In which era did they occur? What
evidence of these events can you see?
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Transcribed Image Text:CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING "The earth's physical landscape is the result of conflict between forces..." Explain what this means. 1. QUES 4. (a) What part of Canada was created during the Precambrian era? b What types of rocks make up this landform? c) How did it differ in appearance from today? 3. Where was the eroded material from the Shield deposited and what did this material become? What was the most important geological event of the Paleozoic era? 5. Geologists believe that Canada was located closer to the equator during the early part of the Paleozoic era. Why has this tropical location been important to Canada? 6. Based on the fossil evidence, what life forms existed during the Paleozoic era? 7. What event marks the division between the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras? 8. 9. During the Mesozoic era, the North American plate collided with the Pacific plate. What resulted from this collision? How were (i) coal deposits and (ii) oil and gas deposits formed western Canada during the Mesozoic era? 10. a) How many glacial periods have there been during the last two million years? b) Describe the effects that glaciers have had on the Canadian landscape. ANALYZE AND APPLY 11. Most geologic events happen very slowly. What are two geologic events that happen fast enough for people to see? 12. What were the main geologic events that occurred in the area of Canada where you live? In which era did they occur? What evidence of these events can you see?
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