1.1 An Introduction to Earth Science Flashcards
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Atmosphere
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The layer of gases that surround a planet such as Earth.
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Biosphere
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The collection of all organisms that live on Earth along with the environments in which they live.
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Hydrosphere
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The part of Earth composed of water. This water is present as a liquid in the oceans, lakes, rivers, and as groundwater in pores in rocks and soil.
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Lithosphere
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The rigid outer layer of Earth, composed mostly of solid rock. The lithosphere includes Earth’s crust and the upper part of the underlying mantle.
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Meteorology
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The study of the atmosphere.
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Oceanography
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The study of the oceans.
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Geology
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The study of the materials that make up Earth and the processes that change Earth over time.
