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18 Cards in this Set
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Earth Science
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the study of the earth and of the universe around it.
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Geology
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the study of the origin, history, and structure of the SOLID earth, and the processess that change it.
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Oceanography
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the study of the earth's oceans.
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Meterology
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the study of the earth's atmosphere.
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Astronomy
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the study of the universe beyond earth.
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Earth Science
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The study of the earth and the universe around it.
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Career Foucs
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A specical feature that appears in unit of this book.
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Pioneer, Voyager, Galileo, and Ulysses
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Provided much information useful data.
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Geosphere
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The solid earth
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Hydrosphere
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Water
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Atmosphere
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The gases surronding the earth.
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Ecology
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The study of the complex relatioships between living things and their enviornment.
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Ecosystem
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The enviornment community or organsims and what the inhabit in.
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Ecology & Ecosystem
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Come from the Greek word oikos meaning "house."
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Biosphere
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Encompasses all life on earth and the physical enviornment that supports it.
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Photosythesis
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Plants in the rain forest use sunlight to produce food.
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Pollution
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The contamination of the environment.
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Biodegradable
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Can be broken down by microorganisms into harmless substances.
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