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Introduction to ES

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What science is the study of the universe? astronomy
What is the life-giving envelope that surrounds the Earth? atmosphere
What includes all life on Earth? biosphere
What type of system is it when they are self-contained with regard to matter? closed system
What is the dense inner sphere of Earth called? core
What is the light and very thing outer layer of Earth called? crust
What is the name of all the sciences that collectively seek to understand Earth and its surroundings in space? earth science
What is it called when you aim to study Earth as a system composed of numerous interacting parts? earth system science
What is it called when it refers to everything that surrounds and influences an organism? environment
What is the study of Earth called? geology
What is a dynamic mass of liquid that is continually on the move? hydrosphere
what is it called when scientists try to make a tentative explanation? hypothesis
What is the rigid outer layer that includes the crust and upper most mantle of Earth? lithosphere
what is the less dense part of Earth? mantle
what is the study of the atmosphere and the processes that produce weather and climate? meteorology
What is another word for hypothesis? model
What suggests that the bodies of our solar system evolved from an enormous rotating cloud? nebular hypothesis
Whats works to maintain the status quo? (stabilize body temperature) negative feedback mechanism
What is a type of resource that is mainly metal and cannot replenish? nonrenewable resource
What is the study of the ocean? oceanography
What is the most natural system but far more complicated? open system
What explains a large number of interrelated aspects of the natural world? paradigm
What encompasses water, air, soil, rock, types of temperatures, humidity and sunlight? physical environment
what mechanism enhances or drives change? positive feedback mechanism
What is a type of resource that can be replenished? renewable resource
What is a group of interacting parts that form a complex whole? system
what is it called when a hypothesis is elevated? theory
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