1085 - Earth and Its Neighbors Flashcards

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What is the study of God’s awesome creation?

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Science

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What is the study of Earth’s unique features?

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Earth science

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What is a person who studies a specialized branch of science with great thoroughness called?

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A specialist

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What is the study of Earth’s atmosphere and weather?

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Meteorology

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What is a specialist in meteorology?

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A meteorologist

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What is the study of Earth’s oceans?

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Oceanography

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What is a specialist in oceanography?

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An oceanographer

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What is the study of all matter outside Earth’s atmosphere?

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Astronomy

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What is a specialist in astronomy?

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An astronomer

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What is the study of Earth’s layers and rocks?

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Geology

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What is a specialist in geology?

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A geologist

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What are two specialized branches of geology?

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Mineralogy and seismology

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What is the study of minerals?

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Mineralogy

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What is a specialist in mineralogy?

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Mineralogist

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What is the study of earthquakes?

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Seismology

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What is a specialist in seismology?

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Seismologist

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What is the study of animals?

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Zoology

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What is the study of plants?

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Botany

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What are the areas where plants and animals naturally live?

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Habitats

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What is the study of countries, peoples, climates, and natural resources?

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Geography

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What specialist must have knowledge of Earth science in the areas of meteorology and geology?

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`A geographer

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What is a branch of geography and the science of making maps?

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Cartography

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Who specializes in geological mapping makes maps the locations and measurements of different landforms?

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A cartographer

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What is the study of the relationships of living things to their environment?

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Ecology

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What is a building or room in which points of light can be displayed on the domed ceiling to represent the stars?

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A planetarium

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What are the three different ways Earth travels in, all at the same time?

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  • Earth rotates on an axis
  • Earth revolves around the sun
  • Earth travels with our solar system within the Milky Way Galaxy
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