earth science

chap 1

earth science

the study of the Earth, its structure, processes, and the interactions with the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and human activities.

geology

The study of the Earth's solid matter, including its composition, structure, and processes.

oceanography

the study of the oceans, including their physical, chemical, biological, and geological properties and processes.

meterology

study of the atmosphere and weather patterns.

astronomy

The scientific study of celestial bodies, such as stars, planets, comets, and galaxies, and the universe as a whole.

atmoshpere

the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for supporting life and influencing weather.

hydrosphere

the combined mass of water found on, under, and above the Earth's surface, including oceans, rivers, glaciers, and water vapor.

geosphere

mantle

the layer of the earth that surrounds the core

core

the solid and the molten layer at the cennter of the earth

crust

the top layer of the earth

biosphere

all the life in earth

latitude

distance north or south of the equator

longitude

distance east or west of the prime meridian

topographic

map that shows the shape and elvation of the land

contour line

line on the map that connects points of equal elevation

contour interval

the vertical distance between contour lines on a topographic

system

any size group that is within a whole group

hypothesis

theory

is a well established highly reliable explanation of a natrual or physical phenomeions