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IGHS Winkels

Earth Science Chapter Unit 1

TermDefinition
Earth Science study of different parts of Earth
Astronomy study of the universe
Meteorology study of Earth's atmosphere
Oceanography study of the ocean
Geology study of planet Earth, including its composition and structure
Geologists scientists who study Earth and the processes that have shaped Earth over time
Uniformitarianism idea that the geologic processes that operate today also operated in the past and will occur gradually over time
Map a model that show the features of an object/most show the features of Earth's surface
Latitude the distance, measured in degrees, north or south from the equator
Longitude the distance, measured in degrees, east or west of the prime meridian
Topographic map a map that shows the surface features, or topography
Contour lines used to show elevation on a topographic map
Relief the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points in the area on the map
Mineral a natural occurring, inorganic solid with a crystal structure and a characteristic chemical composition
Rock a solid combination of minerals or mineral materials
Luster the way in which a mineral's surface reflects light
James Hutton
Created by: Winkels
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