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Formation of Earth
Earth Science-Formation of Earth-4,7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |