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Earth Science Ch 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |