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ES CH1 S1.1
Earth Science Chapter 1 Section 1.1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| earth science | the study of the earth and space including geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. |
| geology | the study of the history and structure of Earth. |
| oceanography | the study of Earth's oceans. |
| meteorology | the study of the earth's atmosphere. |
| astronomy | the study of the universe. |
| geosphere | the solid earth |
| hydrosphere | earth's layer of water |
| atmosphere | gases surrounding the earth |
| ecology | the study of organisms and their environment |
| biosphere | the area of earth where all things live. |
| pollution | contamination of the environment with waste or impurities |
| biodegradable | able to be broken down by microorganisms |