What is Science?
Acquiring knowledge
Observation
Experiments
What is geology?
Earth and how it was created and changed
Plate tectonics
History of life
Past climates
About Me!!Chemistry
Maths Physics Geology
Studying in UCD Dublin
Plate tectonicsMovement of the earths lithosphere
The lithosphere is broken up into plates
Move around causing earthquakes and
volcanoes and build mountains
Age of the earthThe earths age is 4540000000 yrs!!!!The age of the solar system 4567000000yrs!!
Past climates
Volcanoes
Earthquakes
RocksSedimentary
Igneous
Metamorphic
Minerals
SiO2
FossilsPreserved remains of animals
Oldest fossils 1 billion years old and the youngest11000yrs old!!
Trace fossils
Oil and gas!Found in rocks underground
Made from dead plants and animals
It is used to heat our homes
Non-renewable recourses
Very expensive!!
Nuclear EnergyRadioactive elements
Nuclear energy heats water to generate steam to move turbines and generate electricity.
Provides 6% of the worlds energySustainable energyMay be a threat to people and the
environment
Hydrogeology & Wind EnergyUsed to generate electricity
Renewable!! It will be around forever
Its cheaper !
Ireland is very suitable
Why become a geologist?You will learn a lot
Help to protect the earths environment
Help save peoples lives against natural disasters
Travel the world
And hopefully make a lot of money!!
How to become a geologist?Go to school!
Listen to your teacher!
Do your homework!
Eat your dinner!
And maybe if you have time…collect some rocks…!
Thank you for listening!