Geology for Civil Engineering DrBantayanBryanV

EULOGIO “Amang” RODRIGUEZ INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Nagtahan, Sampaloc, Manila

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

CVENG224: GEOLOGY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING

Subject

EARTH'S STRUCTURE AND ATMOSPHERIC LAYERS

Activity No.2

TANIA MAE SOFIA B. MARTE

Name of Student

BSCE-2B
Section

Dr. BRYAN V. BANTAYAN

Name of Instructor

APRIL ,2024
Date Submitted
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Instruction:

1. Watch the two provided videos: "Structure of the Earth" and "Layers of the Atmosphere".
o Video 1: (Structure of the Earth) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXiVGEEPQ6c
o Video 2: (Layers of the Atmosphere) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXf39bQH6iE
2. After watching both videos, reflect on the similarities and differences between the
structure of the Earth and the layers of the atmosphere.
3. Write a reflective essay addressing the following points:
a. Provide a brief overview of the main points discussed in each video.
b. Compare and contrast the composition, characteristics, and functions of the
Earth's structure and the layers of the atmosphere.
c. Discuss any interactions or connections between the Earth's structure and the
layers of the atmosphere.
d. Reflect on the significance of understanding these concepts for fields such as
geology, meteorology, and environmental science.
e. Conclude with your personal insights or questions that arose from comparing
these two aspects of Earth's composition.
4. Your essay should be well-organized, with clear explanations supported by evidence or
examples from the videos.
5. Use a blue ink pen and ensure that your handwriting is legible for your own
understanding
6. Make your work presentable. Use clean, lined paper and ensure that your writing is neat
and organized.
7. Submit your handwritten reflective essay (online and face-to-face) along with the printed
cover page by April 29, 2024
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Activity 2
The Structure of the Earth and the Layers of the Atmosphere are like the building blocks of
understanding how our planet operates. Internally, the Earth is made up of the core, mantle, and
crust. Picture it like a layered cake: the core is a solid center surrounded by a molten outer
layer, then there's the mantle, which is like a semi-solid rocky filling, and finally, the crust, which
is the crispy outer layer covering land and oceans.

In contrast, the Atmosphere is like a protective blanket of gases surrounding the Earth. It's
mostly nitrogen and oxygen with a sprinkle of other elements. This blanket has a bunch of jobs:
it keeps the Earth cozy by regulating temperature, shields it from harmful solar rays, and even
helps out with weather stuff like rain, wind, and clouds.

What's fascinating is how these layers interact. When the Earth gets a little rumbly with
earthquakes or throws a volcanic tantrum, it can send stuff into the atmosphere, affecting the air
we breathe and how the sky looks. On the flip side, wild weather events like storms and
hurricanes can mess with the Earth's surface, changing things like temperature and rainfall
patterns.

Understanding all this isn't just cool science; it's super important for a bunch of fields. Geologists
use it to predict quakes and understand how the Earth formed. Meteorologists rely on it to
forecast weather and track climate change. And environmental scientists? They're all about
using this knowledge to tackle pollution and protect our planet.

Thinking about how the Earth's structure and atmosphere are connected sparks some big
questions. Like, how do changes in the air affect what's happening underground, and vice
versa? And what's the deal with feedback loops that keep everything in balance? It's like a
never-ending puzzle, but cracking it could help us better take care of our home sweet Earth.