Geoskills Flashcards
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Qualitative data
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describes qualities
1
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what is a geoscientist
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someone who studies the physical aspects of the earth and how it works.
2
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Quantitative data
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counted or numbericly compared data
3
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The Atmosphere
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reservoir of gasses composed of about 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen.
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The hydrosphere
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a reservoir of liquid water occupying earths oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
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the cryosphere
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a reservoir of frozen water found on the earths surface
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The geosphere
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a reservoir of solid earth material including bedrock, sediment, and soil
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The biosphere
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the realm of living organisms
8
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flux
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the movement of material from one sphere to another
