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Earth Science
the study of non-living parts of our world
Geology
the study of the earth
Oceanography
the study of the ocean
Meteorology
the study of the atmosphere, (mostly weather and climate)
Astronomy
the study of the universe
Weather
the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular place and time
Atmosphere
the envelope of gases that surrounds the planet
Water Vapor
water in the form of a gas
Density
the amount of mass in a given volume of air
Air Pressure
the force pushing on an area or surface is called pressure
Barometer
an instrument that is used to measure air pressure
Mercury Barometer
consists of a long glass tube that is closed at one end and open at the other
Aneroid Barometer
has an airtight metal chamber
Altitude
the distance above sea level