EARTH SCIENCE Flashcards
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The study of the Earth and it’s Neighbor’s in space.
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Earth Science
2
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Deals with the composition of Earth Materials, Earth Structures, and Earth Processes.
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Geology
3
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Study of the atmosphere and how processes in the atmosphere determine Earth’s weather and climate.
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Meteorology
4
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Study of the universe and the heavenly bodies.
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Astronomy
5
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Study of the Earth’s oceans
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Oceanography
6
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zone of life
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Biosphere
7
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Thin gaseous layer that envelopes the lithosphere.
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Atmosphere
8
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Include the solid parts of the earth.
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Lithosphere/Geosphere
9
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Total amount of water on a planet.
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Hydrosphere
