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enviromental science
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Term | Definition |
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geosphere | the solid parts of the earth that consists of all rock |
crust | thin outer layer of the earth |
mantle | layer under the crust |
core | inner most layer |
lithosphere | outer most layer, extends from the surface of Earth to a depth of about 70-100 km |
asthenosphere | layer under the lithosphere "plastic", depths between approximately 80 and 200 km |
tectonic plates | rigid, outermost layer of earth divided into pieces |
erosion | the removal and transpotation of surface matterial |
atmosphere | gasses that surround the earth, 480 km thick |
troposphere | layer nearest the earths surface, starts at Earth's surface and goes up to a height of 7 to 20 km |
stratosphere | above the troposphere, starts at 18 km |
ozone | molocule made up of 3 oxygen atoms |
radiation | transfer of energy accrosed space |
conduction | transfer of heat by CONTACT |
convection | transfer of of heat by AIR |
green house affect | proccess where gasses are traped |
water cycle | continous movement of water |
salinity | salt in the ocean |
open system | both matter and energy extanged |
closed system | energy enters |