Midterm 1 Flashcards
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What is Oceanography
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Interdisciplinary science
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components of oceanography (5)
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- Geological 2. Physical 3. Chemical 4. Biological 5. Management/Engineering
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Big Bang Theory Def
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Universe was formed 15 billion years ago with an explosion of a singularity
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What is the Big Band Theory based on?
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The Theory of Relativity and the Doppler Effect
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def of the theory of relativity
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The universe is either expanding or contracting (Einstein)
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def of the Doppler Effect
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distance between stars increasing
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How are stars formed?
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density stratification and/or accretion
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How many liveable planets are there in our galaxy?
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40-100 billion planets
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When was Earth formed?
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4.5 billion years ago
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What are the Earth’s layers?
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core, mantle, and crust
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