Earth Science Flashcards
0
Q
Meteor
A
Falling through air
1
Q
What is earth science?
A
Study of the earth and oceans and air and the space surrounding it
2
Q
Astronomy is the study of…
A
Astros (space)
4
Q
Geology is the study of…
A
Earth (solid)
5
Q
Meteorite
A
After they hit the ground (if they hit ground without burning up)
6
Q
4 areas of earth science
A
Astronomy and meteorology and geology and oceanography
7
Q
How much of earth do oceans cover?
A
3/4
7
Q
How old is Earth?
A
4.6 billion years old
9
Q
Oceanography is the study of…
A
Oceans
9
Q
Meteoroids
A
When they are in space
10
Q
Meteorology is the study of…
A
Air
