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intro to earth science Flashcards

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branch of physical science that deals with the study of solid earth

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geology

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branch of geology that deals with the study of volcanoes

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volcanology

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branch of geology that deals with the study of earthquakes

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seismology

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are at the forefront of of the quest for natural resourced (oil,natural gas, etc.)

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geologists

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focuses on the solid part of the earth

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physical geology

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investigating the earth’s life forms through fossils

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historical geology

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how atmospheric conditions relate to weather and climate

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meteorology

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how earth relates to time and space

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astronomy

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the study of the nature, origin, and processes of the changes in land forms

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geomorphology

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the study of the physical phenomena of the earth

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geophysics

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examples: rising and subsiding of continents and mountains

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geomorphology

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examples: magnetic field, the flow of heat from the interior, and the study of gravity

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geophysics

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those who map out the different layers of strata

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stratigraphers

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layer of sedimentary rock or soil

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strata or stratum

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study of the ocean

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oceanography

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these two work together to prevent the effects of climate change

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atmosphere and hydrosphere

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studies currents, storms, or waves

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oceanographers

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evaluates movement of subsea tectonic plates that might cause rifting and tsunami waves

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oceanographers

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is a linear zone where the lithosphere is being pulled apart

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rift

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studies the tides, waves, currents, and how water densities and temperatures affect such

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physical oceanography

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studies the chemical composition of seawater

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chemical oceanography

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closely examines all life forms in the ocean together with their environment

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marine biologists

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study of the weather and the atmosphere

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meteorology

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meteorology is a practical science because everyone is concerned about the weather

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true

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interpret and report weather data on tv or radio platforms to inform the public

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broadcast meteorologists

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determines how weather conditions may have contributed to accidents or caused damage to property

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forensic meteorologists

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studies large scale weather patterns for a given region over long periods of time

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climatologists

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climatology and astronomy are ___.

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branches of meteorology

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involves the study of past and present climate, concerned with longer variationq

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climatology

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study of stars, planets, and space

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astronomy

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two major space programs

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NASA and cosmonauts

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is not a recognized science and is no longer recognized as having anything to do with astronomy

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astrology

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astronomers in the observational field, focus on direct study of stars, planets, galaxies, etc.

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observational astronomers

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they model and analyze how galactic systems may have evolved

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theoretical astronomers

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they focus on the death, growth, and evolution of planets

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planetary astronomers

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they study the sun

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solar astronomers

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they focus on the stars including black holes, nebulae, white dwarfs, and supernovas that survive stellar deaths

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stellar astronomers

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they study the milky way galaxy

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galactic astronomers

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they study other galaxies apart from the milky way

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extragalactic astronomers

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they study and focus on the universe in its entirety from its violent birth in the big bang to its present evaluation, all the way to it’s eventual death

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cosmologists

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it is only through knowing these mechanisms that we can save and conserve our planet

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true

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