The Study Of Earth Science Flashcards
Earth scientists use several of Earths systems BIG IDEAS to guide them
Structure of Earths systems
Earths history
Earth in the solar system
System
Group of paths that work together as a whole
Matter and energy constantly move from one part of the universe to another
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Energy
The ability to do work or course change
Forces that have changed throughout history-Constructive
Shape Earths surface, by building mountains and land mass
Forces that have changed Earths surface through history-Destructive
Slowly wear away mountains and every other feature on Earths surface
Earth Sciences Several branches
Geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, environmental
Geology
Study of forces that shape the Earth
Oceanography
Study of every thing from top to bottom in the ocean, and all marine life
Meteorology
Study of conditions in the atmosphere
Astronomy
Focus on the stars, solar system and the stars
Environmental Science
Study of earths environment and resources
Scientific Inquiry
A process that uses a set of skills to answer questions or to test ideas about the natural world
Common tools used by Scientists
Binoculars, compass, wind vane, and a streak plate
Binoculars
Enable people to view faraway objects more clearly
Compass
Magnetic North
Wind vane
Rotates showing the direction of the wind
Anemometer
Measuring speed and force of the wind
Streak plate
Hard, unglazed porcelain that helps identify
Earth Science
The body of knowledge about Earth and its place in the universe
Five Spheres
Lithosphere, Biosphere, Cryoshere, atmosphere, hydrosphere
Lithosphere
Any ‘crust’ of the world
Biosphere
Every living thing (All life)
Cryoshere
The frozen water in the world
Atmosphere
All the gasses that surround us/the earth
Hydrosphere
Water and ice
International System of Units(SI)
Lenght-meter-m Mass-kilogram-kg Time-second-sec Electric current-atmosphere-A Temperature-Kelvin-K Amount of substance-mole-mol Intensity of light-candela-cd
