2007-03-26 00:50:27 · 3 answers · asked by cecemosley_cimosley 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
A scientific name is a name given to something so scientists can identify it world wide. With plants and animals it is done by give it a Latin for it's family, genus, and species like Plecoptera Sweltsa borialus, which is a type of stonefly.
Rocks can also be given a scientific name. First you determine when the rock was formed, such as 480 MY which would put you in the Upper Cambrian. Second you would find a what formation or unit you are in. This can easily determined by looking at a geological topographic map. Thirdly, you will determine what type of rock you have. Is it a nice fossiliferous limestone, or may you have found yourself an metaconglomerate.
It is possible for students to name both new species and new rock units. If you are interested I would talk to a local professor who can point you in the right direction.
2007-03-26 02:08:06 · answer #1 · answered by Cap10 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you mean the scientific names for animals or plants....simply put they are latin names divided into things like families, species...etc. I believe they are latin so that any scientist around the world uses the same name for the same animal and for a specific description of a certian animal.
2007-03-26 00:59:03 · answer #2 · answered by Paul B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scientific names are like the study of rocks with like just ology at the end to make it sound more proper
ex.(volconology) study of volcanos
2007-03-26 05:37:15 · answer #3 · answered by Beaner :D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋