M2: Earth and the Earth System Flashcards
Comprises various studies in interconnected layers found on the surface of the earth?
Earth Science
a thought-out explanation for observations of the natural
world that has been constructed using the scientific method, and
which brings together many facts and hypotheses.
Theory
the scientific study of the stars, planets, and other
natural objects in space
Astronomy
a vast space that comprises trillions of galaxies and
everything that exists; it includes space and dark matter.
Universe
are vast cosmic islands of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter
held together by gravity
Galaxy
a form of energy that includes radio
waves, microwaves, X-rays and gamma rays, as well as visible light
Electromagnetic Radiation
God created the universe and everything that is in it; Book of Genesis
Creationism Theory
The four theories of the universe
Scientific Theory
The currently accepted theory of the origin and evolution of the universe.
The universe expanded from a tiny, dense and hot mass to its present size
and much cooler state.
The Big Bang Theory by Georges Lemaitre
He supported the big bang theory and states that the age of the universe is 13.8 billion years
Edwin Hubble
It states that the early
Universe expanded
exponentially fast for a
fraction of a second after the Big Bang.
Inflation Theory
Developed to explain several
puzzles with the Big Bang
theory.
Alan Guth
States that the universe is
expanding and will contract once
all the energy after the Big Bang is used up.
Oscillating Universe Theory
States that the universe is constantly
expanding while maintaining its average
density
Steady State Theory by Fred Hoyle et al.
An explosion that made the formation of clouds (gas) and resulted to extreme hotness and coldness
Big Bang Theory
