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earth science
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any of various sciences, asgeography, geology, or meteorology,that deal with the earth, itscomposition, or any of its changing aspects.
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geology
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the science that deals with thedynamics and physical history of theearth, the rocks of which it iscomposed, and the physical,chemical, and biological changes thatthe earth has undergone or isundergoing.
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oceanograpy
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the branch of physical geographydealing with the ocean.
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meteorology
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the science dealing with theatmosphere and its phenomena,including weather and climate.
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astronomy
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the science that deals with thematerial universe beyond the earth'satmosphere.
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hydrosphere
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the water on or surrounding thesurface of the globe, including thewater of the oceans and the water inthe atmosphere.
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atmosphere
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the gaseous envelope surroundingthe earth; the air.
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geosphere
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the solid portion of the earth(distinguished from atmosphere,hydrosphere ).
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core
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the central, innermost, or mostessential part of anything.
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mantle
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Geology. the portion of the earth,about 1800 miles (2900 km) thick,between the crust and the core.Compare core1(def 10), crust (def 6).
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crust
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Geology. the outer layer of the earth,about 22 miles (35 km) deep underthe continents (continental crust) and6 miles (10 km) deep under theoceans (oceanic crust)Compare mantle (def 3), core1(def10).
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latitude
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distance north or south of the equator
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longitude
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distance east or west of the equator
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topographic map
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map to shown land mass
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theory
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hypothesis or assumption backed by evidence
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