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