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Introduction to ESH

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Study of the universe astronomy
A life-giving gageous envelope surrounding the Earth atmosphere
biosphere
Energy moves freely in and out; no matter enters of leaves the system closed system
Dense sphere inside of the earth core
the light, thing outer layer of the Earth crust
Earth science
The study of land,, water, air, and life forms as a whole Earth system science
Everything that surrounds and influences an organism environment
Study of the Earth geology
A dynamic mass of liquid that is continually on the move (evaporates ocean, precipitates on land) hydrosphere
Untested explanation hypothesis
Rigid outer layer including the crust and the upper mantle lithosphere
Less dense than the core, in between the core and the crust mantle
Study of the atmosphere and the processes that produce weather and climate meteorology
A less precise term compared to "hypothesis"; Sometimes used to describe a sceintific theory model
Suggests that the bodies of our solar system evolved from an enormous rotating cloud called the solar nebula nebular hypothesis
Work to maintain the sustem as it is negative feedback mechanism
The formation process takes millions of years nonrenewable resource
Study of the ocean oceanography
Both energy and matter flow into and out of the system open system
Explain a large number of interrelated aspects of the natural world paradigm
Encompasses water, air, soil, and rocks; Also, tempurature, humidity, and sunlight physical environment
Enhance change in an environment positive feedback mechanism
Can be replenished over relativelt short periods of time renewable resource
A group of any size with interacting parts that form a complex whole system
A well-tested and widely accepted view theory
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