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astronomy the study of objects beyond earths atmosphere
meteorology the air around the earth
geology study of the materials that make up earth
oceanography study of earths oceans
lithosphere rigid outer shell of the planet (crust)
hydrosphere water in the earths oceans, seas, lakes, etc. as well as the water in the atmosphere
atmosphere the blanket of gasses that surrounds our planet
biosphere where any living organism exists
scientific method planned organized approach on solving a method
hypothesis suggested explanation for an observation
density formula m/v=d
does density always stay the same? only with the same material. if not the same material, then no.
does size and shape have any effect on density? no
how does density change when the temperature is hotter or colder? when hotter objects expands but density decreases. when cold, object contracts but weighs more
landsat reflected waves of light and heat
topex/poseidon send out high frequency radiation
GPS 24 satellites, you need three for it to work/function Global Positioning System
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