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Formation of Earth
Earth Science-Formation of Earth-4,7
Term | Definition |
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The Nebular Theory | Suggests that the solar system was formed by a large rotating cloud called the "Solar Nebula". |
hydrogen and helium | The solar nebular was made mostly from what 2 elements? |
iron and nickel | What elements is the Earth's core made of? |
atmosphere | A thin blanket of air (gas) that surrounds Earth. |
hydrosphere | Made of all the water on Earth. |
geosphere | Made of mostly solid materials like rock. It has 3 parts: core, mantle and crust. |
biosphere | Includes all life on Earth. |
latitude | A distance measured north or south of the equator. |
longitude | A distance measured east or west of the equator. |
mantle | Located between the crust and core of Earth. |
equator | Located at 0 degrees latitude. |
prime meridian | Located at o degrees longitude. |
iron, oil, aluminum | Examples of non-renewable resources |