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Competency Goals:: 3: The learner will build an understanding of the geological cycles, forces, processes, and agents which shape the lithosphere.
Objectives:
3.01: Evaluate the forces that shape the lithosphere including:
Crustal plate movement.
Folding and faulting.
Deposition.
Volcanic Activity.
Earthquakes. 3.02: Examine earthquake and volcano patterns. 3.03: Explain the model for the interior of the earth. 3.04: Describe the processes which form and the uses of earth materials.
Rock cycle.
Minerals.
Characteristics of rocks.
Economic use of rocks and minerals.
Value of gems and precious metals.
Common gems, minerals, precious metals and rocks found in N.C. 3.05: Analyze soil properties that can be observed and measured to predict soil quality including:
Color.
Horizon profile.
Infiltration.
Soil temperature.
Structure.
Consistency.
Texture.
Particle size.
pH.
Fertility.
Soil moisture. 3.06: Evaluate ways in which human activities have affected Earth's pedosphere and the measures taken to control the impact:
Vegetative cover.
Agriculture.
Land use.
Nutrient balance.
Soil as a vector. 3.07: Assess the use of technology and information systems in monitoring lithospheric phenomenon. 3.08: Conclude that the good health of environments and organisms requires:
Monitoring of the pedosphere.
Taking steps to maintain soil quality.
Stewardship.
Crustal plate movement.
Folding and faulting.
Deposition.
Volcanic Activity.
Earthquakes. 3.02: Examine earthquake and volcano patterns. 3.03: Explain the model for the interior of the earth. 3.04: Describe the processes which form and the uses of earth materials.
Rock cycle.
Minerals.
Characteristics of rocks.
Economic use of rocks and minerals.
Value of gems and precious metals.
Common gems, minerals, precious metals and rocks found in N.C. 3.05: Analyze soil properties that can be observed and measured to predict soil quality including:
Color.
Horizon profile.
Infiltration.
Soil temperature.
Structure.
Consistency.
Texture.
Particle size.
pH.
Fertility.
Soil moisture. 3.06: Evaluate ways in which human activities have affected Earth's pedosphere and the measures taken to control the impact:
Vegetative cover.
Agriculture.
Land use.
Nutrient balance.
Soil as a vector. 3.07: Assess the use of technology and information systems in monitoring lithospheric phenomenon. 3.08: Conclude that the good health of environments and organisms requires:
Monitoring of the pedosphere.
Taking steps to maintain soil quality.
Stewardship.