The Study Of Earth Science

Question 1

Earth Science

Answer 1

Body of knowledge about earth and its place in the universe.

Question 2

Big Ideas…

Answer 2

Structure of Earths systems.

Earths History

Earth in the solar system….

Question 3

System…

Answer 3

Group of parts that work together as a whole..

Question 4

Matter and Energy….

Answer 4

Constantly move from one part of the Earths system to another

Question 5

Energy…

Answer 5

The ability to do work or cause change.

Question 6

Constructive forces

Answer 6

Shape Earths surface by building mountains and landmass

Question 7

Destructive forces

Answer 7

Slowly wear away mountains and every other feature on Earths surface

Question 8

Scientific Inquiry

Answer 8

Is a process that uses a set of skills to answer questions or to test ideas about the natural world.

Question 9

Binoculars

Answer 9

Enable people to view faraway objects more clearly.

Question 10

Compass

Answer 10

Instrument that shows magnetic north

Question 11

Wind vane

Answer 11

Device that rotates to show the direction of the wind

Question 12

Anemometer

Answer 12

Tool used to measure the speed and force of wind

Question 13

Streak plate

Answer 13

Piece of hard unglazed porcelain that helps identify minerals.

Question 14

5 Branches of Earth Science and What they are..

Answer 14

Geology- Study of forces that have shaped earth
Oceanography- study of everything from chemistry of ocean water to ocean floor and marine organisms.
Meteorology- study of conditions in the atmosphere
Astronomy- focuses on the solar system, stars, and galaxies.
Environmental Science- Study of earths environments and resources.