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    The document provides questions about key topics and concepts covered in the video "Down to Earth" including: the conditions on Mars and Venus compared to Earth; the internal and external heat engines of Earth and their relationship; methods used in geology such as reflection seismology, remote sensing, and monitoring volcanoes and faults; and the goals of understanding Earth's systems and balancing development with environmental protection.

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    The document provides questions about key topics and concepts covered in the video "Down to Earth" including: the conditions on Mars and Venus compared to Earth; the internal and external heat engines of Earth and their relationship; methods used in geology such as reflection seismology, remote sensing, and monitoring volcanoes and faults; and the goals of understanding Earth's systems and balancing development with environmental protection.

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    Viewing Guide: Down to Earth

    Describe the conditions on Mars and Venus

    Describe the attributes of earth that make it the only ideal habitat for life.

    What are the two heat engines?

    Internal heat engine drives what process (convection).

    What are the results of convection?

    What is the power source for the external engine?

    What is the relationship between the two heat engines?

    What important need drives the search for understanding the earthʼs systems?

    What is reflection seismology?

    What is remote sensing?

    What are the problems with ground water?

    What factors create a favorable environment for ground water?

    What are the chief threats to soil?

    What is the primary cause of erosion in Southern California? What methods are used to
    minimize these?

    How do geologist monitor volcanoes?


    Viewing Guide: Down to Earth

    What are geologist studying in Alaska? Why?

    What are the goals of the Parkfield experiment?

    What is the difference between earthquake resistant and earthquake proof?

    What data does a geologist gather to determine if a site is stable for building?

    What two conflicting tasks do earth scientists have to perform?

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