1.1 Earth Systems - Bennett Earth Science

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Atmosphere

Envelope of gases which surround the earth

<p>Envelope of gases which surround the earth</p>
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Biosphere

Includes all life on Earth but is not generally included in Earth Science

<p>Includes all life on Earth but is not generally included in Earth Science</p>
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Geosphere

All physical landforms on Earth

<p>All physical landforms on Earth</p>
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Hydrosphere

All water on the earth

<p>All water on the earth</p>
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Cycle

The physical or chemical processing of Earth's materials that repeats over time.

<p>The physical or chemical processing of Earth's materials that repeats over time.</p>
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Open System

Matter and energy are exchanged with the environment

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Closed System

Only energy is exchanged with the environment

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Model

A representation of an object, process or phenomenon

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Geology

The study of rocks and the physical aspects of the Earth

<p>The study of rocks and the physical aspects of the Earth</p>
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Meteorology

The study of weather, climate, and the atmosphere

<p>The study of weather, climate, and the atmosphere</p>
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Oceanography

The study of the chemical, physical, and biological aspects of the world's oceans.

<p>The study of the chemical, physical, and biological aspects of the world's oceans.</p>
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Astronomy

The study of the vast space beyond the Earth

<p>The study of the vast space beyond the Earth</p>
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Cartography

The study of and creation of maps.

<p>The study of and creation of maps.</p>
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Solar energy

Electromagnetic energy produced by the sun.

<p>Electromagnetic energy produced by the sun.</p>
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Geothermal energy

Heat energy from deep in the earth.

<p>Heat energy from deep in the earth.</p>
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Tidal energy

Energy generated by gravity's effect on the oceans.

<p>Energy generated by gravity's effect on the oceans.</p>