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!