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FCSDGeo-Intro

Introduction to Earth Sci vocabulary (Intro)

TermDefinition
astronomy study of the motions & properties of objects in space
coordinate system grid on which each location has a unique designation defined by the intersecting of two lines; for example latitude & longitude
density mass per unit volume of a substance
Earth Science study of Earth's systems & setting in the universe
engineering application of science & mathematics to solving problems
exponential (scientific) notation mathematical shorthand in which numbers are written in the form M x 10n, where M is a number from 1 to 10 & 10n is a power of 10
geology study of what Earth is made of & how it changes
inference conclusion based on observation & experiences; something that is thought out, but not directly observed; an interpretation
instrument device that makes observations & measurements easier to perform or more precise
mass quantity of matter in an object, measured in kilograms or other units of measure
measurement observation of a quantity made using an instrument
meteorology study of the changing conditions of the atmosphere, or weather
observation information obtained directly from the senses
percent deviation mathematical method of comparing a measurement with the commonly accepted value for that measurement; percent error from an accepted value
scientific (exponential) notation mathematical shorthand in which numbers are written in the form M x 10n, where M is a number from 1 to 10 & 10n is a power of 10
sense any of the five means by which we directly observe our environment (sight, hearing, smell, taste, & touch)
volume amount of space that matter occupies
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