The Study Of Earth Science

Question 1

Earth scientists use several of Earths systems BIG IDEAS to guide them

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Structure of Earths systems
Earths history
Earth in the solar system

Question 2

System

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Group of paths that work together as a whole

Question 3

Matter and energy constantly move from one part of the universe to another

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Question 4

Energy

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The ability to do work or course change

Question 5

Forces that have changed throughout history-Constructive

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Shape Earths surface, by building mountains and land mass

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Forces that have changed Earths surface through history-Destructive

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Slowly wear away mountains and every other feature on Earths surface

Question 7

Earth Sciences Several branches

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Geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, environmental

Question 8

Geology

Answer 8

Study of forces that shape the Earth

Question 9

Oceanography

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Study of every thing from top to bottom in the ocean, and all marine life

Question 10

Meteorology

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Study of conditions in the atmosphere

Question 11

Astronomy

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Focus on the stars, solar system and the stars

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Environmental Science

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Study of earths environment and resources

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Scientific Inquiry

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A process that uses a set of skills to answer questions or to test ideas about the natural world

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Common tools used by Scientists

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Binoculars, compass, wind vane, and a streak plate

Question 15

Binoculars

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Enable people to view faraway objects more clearly

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Compass

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Magnetic North

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Wind vane

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Rotates showing the direction of the wind

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Anemometer

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Measuring speed and force of the wind

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Streak plate

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Hard, unglazed porcelain that helps identify

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Earth Science

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The body of knowledge about Earth and its place in the universe

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Five Spheres

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Lithosphere, Biosphere, Cryoshere, atmosphere, hydrosphere

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Lithosphere

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Any ‘crust’ of the world

Question 23

Biosphere

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Every living thing (All life)

Question 24

Cryoshere

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The frozen water in the world

Question 25

Atmosphere

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All the gasses that surround us/the earth

Question 26

Hydrosphere

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Water and ice

Question 27

International System of Units(SI)

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Lenght-meter-m
Mass-kilogram-kg
Time-second-sec
Electric current-atmosphere-A
Temperature-Kelvin-K
Amount of substance-mole-mol
Intensity of light-candela-cd