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Earth and Space Science Unit 1 Test Part 1

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This deck covers key concepts in Earth and Space Science, including Earth's systems, scientific inquiry, and tools used by Earth scientists.

Earth science

Body of knowledge about earth and its place in the universe
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Key Terms

Term
Definition
Earth science
Body of knowledge about earth and its place in the universe
Earth scientists use several Big Ideas to guide them
Structure of Earth's system Earth's history Earth in the solar system
System
A group of parts that work together as a whole
Energy
The ability to do work or cause change
Hydropshere
All the water on earth
Biosphere
the part of Earth where life exists

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TermDefinition
Earth science
Body of knowledge about earth and its place in the universe
Earth scientists use several Big Ideas to guide them
Structure of Earth's system Earth's history Earth in the solar system
System
A group of parts that work together as a whole
Energy
The ability to do work or cause change
Hydropshere
All the water on earth
Biosphere
the part of Earth where life exists
atmosphere
A thin layer of gases surrounding Earth
Lithosphere
A rigid layer made up of the uppermost part of the mantle and the crust.
Cryosphere
A term referring to all water that is temporarily frozen in polar ice caps, snow, permafrost, and glaciers
constructive force
a force that builds up mountains and landmasses on Earth's surface
Destructive force
A force that slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of Earth
Earth science has several branches
Geology, Oceanology, Meteorology, Astronomy, Environmental science
geology
Study of forces that have shaped earth
Oceanology
study everything from chemistry of ocean water to ocean floor and marine organisms
Meteorology
study of conditions in the atmosphere
astronomy
focus on solar system, stars and galaxies
enviromental science
the study of Earth's enviroment and resources
scientific inquiry
Is a process that uses a set of skills to answer questions or to test ideas about the natural world
scientific law
a rule that describes a pattern in nature
scientific theory
explanation of things or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations
Hypothesis
a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested by scientific investigations
Prediction
A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.
Common tools used by Earth's scientists
Binoculars, Compass, Wind vane, anemometer, streak plate
Binoculars
enable people to view faraway objects more clearly
Compass
instrument that shows magnetic north
Wind vane
device that rotates to show the direction of the wind
anemometer
tool used to measure the speed and force of wind
streak plate
A piece of unglazed porcelain that helps identify minerals
Topography
the shape of the land that includes the area's elevation, relief, and landforms
Elevation
the height above sea level of a point on Earth's surface