Honors Earth Science Quiz – 9/22/16 (1- Earth Science) – Flashcards
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Earth Science
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The study of the earth and its containing environment (The Universe)
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4 Major Branches of Earth Science:
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Geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy
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Geology
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The study of the origin, history, and structure of the solid earth and the processes that shape it (solid and molten inner and outer earth)
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Scientist who studies Geology and what do they do?
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Geologists study the earth's crust, forces of the earth (earthquakes and volcanoes), and fossils
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Oceanography
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The study of the earth's oceans
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Scientist who studies Oceanography and what do they do?
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Oceanographers study waves, tides, and ocean currents, study the ocean floor and marine plant and animal life
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Meteorology
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The study of the atmosphere and atmospheric conditions/interactions (Atmosphere and Weather)
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Scientist who studies Meteorology and what do they do?
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Meteorologists study atmospheric conditions that produce weather, study wind speed, temperature, and rainfall, and make weather forecasts
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Astronomy
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The study of the universe and all it contains
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Scientist who studies Astronomy and what do they do?
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Astronomers use advanced tools to study planets (moon and sun), comets, and all other celestial bodies
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Geosphere
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The solid earth
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Hydrosphere
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The water
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Atmosphere
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The gases surrounding earth
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Ecology
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The study of the complex relationships between living things and their environments
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Biosphere
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Encompasses all life on earth and the physical environment that it supports (ocean to atmosphere)
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Largest ecosystem
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Biosphere
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The ozone is made up of:
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Oxygen
