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Earth Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | The study of objects beyond field can be broken into five major areas of specialization. |
| Meteorology | The study of the forces and processes that cause the atmosphere. |
| Geology | The study of the materials that make up Earth. |
| Oceanography | The study of Earth's oceans, which cover nearly three-fourths of the planet. |
| environmental science | The study of the interactions of organisms and their surroundings. |
| Geosphere | The area from the surface of Earth down systems. |
| Atmosphere | The blanket of gases that surrounds our planet. |
| Hydrosphere | All the water on Earth, including the water in the atmosphere. |
| Biosphere | Includes all organisms on Earth as well as the environment in which they live. |