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Earth Science Ch 1
Term | Definition |
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Area | The amount of surface included within a set of boundaries |
Astronomy | Study of the solar system; space |
Atmosphere | Blanket of Gasses that surround our planet |
Biosphere | All organisms on Earth as well as the environments in which they live |
Environmental Science | Interactions between humans and the environment |
Geology | Study of organisms that once lived on Earth; Earth's composition |
Geoshpere | Area from the surface of the Earth down to the center |
Hydrosphere | All of the water on Earth; including the water in the atmosphere |
Length | Distance; measured in meters |
Mass | Amount of matter in an object; measured in grams |
Meteorology | Study of the weather |
Oceanography | Study of the oceans and ocean floor |
Scientific Method | Used by scientists to plan and conduct experiments |
Volume | Amount of space occupied by an object; measured in liters |