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Chapter 1
Intro to Earth Sci
Question | Answer |
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observation | acquiring information by using the senses (smell, touch, taste, hearing, and seeing) |
geology | Study of the origin, history, and structure of earth |
astronomy | Study of earth in relation to the universe (planets, stars, galaxies) |
oceanography | Study of the ocean and the processes connected with the ocean |
meteorology | study of earth's atmosphere |
qualitative evidence | descriptions of qualities: color, shape, smell |
quantitative evidence | numbers, or quantities |
hypothesis | explanation that is based on observations and can be tested |
Earth Science | the study of Earth and its universe |
Science Technology | benefits society but may also can create problems (like on Jurassic Park) |