Curriculum » NC Standard Course of Study & aligned resources
Earth/Environmental Science
Goal 2
- Objective 2.01
- Analyze the dependence of the physical properties of minerals on the arrangement and bonding of their atoms.
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- Objective 2.02
- Analyze the historical development of the theory of plate tectonics.
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- Objective 2.03
- Investigate and analyze the processes responsible for the rock cycle:
- Analyze the origin, texture and mineral composition of rocks.
- Trace the path of elements through the rock cycle.
- Relate rock formation to plate tectonics.
- Identify forms of energy that drive the rock cycle.
- Analyze the relationship between the rock cycle and processes in the atmosphere and hydrosphere.
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- Objective 2.04
- Analyze seismic waves including velocity and refraction to:
- Infer Earth's internal structure.
- Locate earthquake epicenters.
- Measure earthquake magnitude.
- Evaluate the level of seismic activity in North Carolina.
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- Objective 2.05
- Create and interpret topographic, soil and geologic maps using scale and legends.
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- Objective 2.06
- Investigate and analyze the importance and impact of the economic development of earth's finite rock, mineral, soil, fossil fuel and other natural resources to society and our daily lives:
- Availability.
- Geographic distribution.
- Conservation/Stewardship.
- Recycling.
- Environmental impact.
- Challenge of rehabilitation of disturbed lands.
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- Objective 2.07
- Analyze the sources and impacts of society's use of energy.
- Renewable and non-renewable sources.
- The impact of human choices on Earth and its systems.
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