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Introduction Chapter

Martis-vths-intro to es vocab

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What is the term used to describe the study of the universe? Astronomy
What is the gaseous envelope surrounding Earth? Atmosphere
Which one of Earth's "spheres" contains all life on Earth? Biosphere
Which type of system is self-contained with regard to matter? Closed System
What region of the Earth is a dense inner sphere? Core
Which region of the Earth is the light and thin outer skin of Earth? Crust
What term is used to describe the name for all sciences that collectively seek to understand Earth and its neighbors in space? Earth Science
What science aims to study Earth as a system composed of numerous interacting parts? Earth System Science
What term is used to describe everything that surronds and influences an organism? Environment
What is the word that means "study of Earth"? Geology
Which one of Earth's "sphere" is a dynamic mass of liquid that is continually on the move? Hydrosphere
What is an untested explanation that is part of the Scientific Method? Hypothesis
What term describes the rigid outer layer that includes the crust and upper-mantle? Lithosphere
What region of the Earth is less dense the the core but more dense then the crust? Mantle
What is the type of science that involves the study of the atmosphere and the processes that produce weather and climate? Meteorology
What term is like a hypothesis but is less precise because it also is used to describe a scientific theory? Model
What hypothesis suggest that the bodies of our solar system envolved from an enormous rotating cloud called the solar nebula? Nebular Hypothesis
Which type of feedback mechanisms works to maintain the system? Negative Feedback Mechanism
What type of resource when used will take millions of years to accumulate? Nonrenewable Resource
Which type of science involves all other sciences and studies oceans in all their aspects and relations? Oceanography
Which type of system in which both energy and matter flow in and out of the system Open System
What type of theory is extensively documented and explains a large number of interrelated aspects pf the natural world? Paradigm
What environment encompasses water, air, soil, and rock, temperature, humidity, and sunlight? Physical Environment
Which type of feedback mechanisms works to enhance the system? Positive Feedback Mechanism
What type of resource replenishes over short periods of time? Renewable Resource
What is the term that is defined as any sized group of interacting parts that form a complex whole? System
What is a term that describes a hypothesis that has survived extensive examination? Theory
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