Whether you were struggling last year or not, becoming an "A" student or maintaining an "A" average is a goal that every student should have. Grades are very important, but even more, so is understanding the concepts. Here are some ways to become an "A" student this school year. Organizational Skills Being organized is an essential skill to have if you want to be an "A" student. This means you have to become very familiar with to-do lists and planners. Have a folder with sections for each subjec t that you do so that you can easily and effectively file handouts, worksheets, notes and test papers. Studying : As it relates to studying, create a list with the topics or points that you wish to study based on the time that you have to study. However, be realistic with what you can achieve in each study session. There are also various study techniques that you can make use of! Homework : When it comes to homework, be sure to create a list of your h
Possible Exam Questions 1. Define spheres, asthenosphere 2. What is earth's age 3. Identify earth's four spheres 4. Define each sphere 5. Define system 6. Differentiate between open and closed system 7. Define Mohorovic discontinuity 8. Define Gutenberg discontinuity 9. State 4 importance of the atmosphere to man and hrs environment 10. Identify the layers of the atmosphere 11. State at least 3 characteristics of EACH layer. Include the distance above ground 12. List 4 problems affecting earth 13. List 4 ways that we can care for earth 14. Define plates, plate tectonics, pangea, continental drift, subduction zone, ocean trenches , convection currents 15.Explain why plates move 16. State 3 evidence to support the continental drift theory 17. State the names of the 7 very large plates 18. Name the 3 plate boundaries 19. Use a diagram to explain what happens at a convergent plate margin 20. Give an