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ELL Earth Sci 1.1
What is Earth science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Earth Science | the study of the Earth and the universe around it |
| geology | the study of the origin, history, and structure of the solid Earth and the processes that shape it |
| oceanography | the study of the Earth's oceans |
| meteorology | the study of the Earth's atmosphere |
| astronomy | the study of the universe beyond the Earth |
| ecology | the study of the complex relationships between living things and their environment |
| geosphere | the solid Earth |
| hydrosphere | the water of the Earth |
| atmosphere | the gases surrounding the Earth |
| ecosystem | a community of organisms and the environment the inhabit |
| biosphere | all life on Earth and the environment that supports it |
| pollution | the contamination of the environment with waste products or impurities |
| biodegradable | waste products that can be broken down by microorganisms into harmless substances that can be used by other organisms |
| ozone | a molecule of oxygen in the upper atmosphere that filters ultraviolet radiation from the Sun |
| CFCs | chlorofluorcarbons are chemicals used in spray propellants that damage the ozone layer |