2020 Rodgers Earth Science Intro Vocab Flashcard

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A possible explanation for observations or an answer to a scientific question is called a _____ .

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hypothesis

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A scientific ____ is a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.

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theory

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Branch of Earth science studying stars

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astronomy

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Earth's sphere with oceans, groundwater, lakes, and glaciers.

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Hydrosphere

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Branch of earth science dealing with earth's composition, processes, and history.

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Geology

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Continents are part of Earth's thin, rocky outer layer known as the

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crust.

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Gases surrounding Earth's surface.

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Atmosphere

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Branch of Earth Science studying weather, climate, and atmosphere.

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Meteorology

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Study of Earth's oceans and water movement

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Oceanography

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Sphere containing all water on Earth (solid, liquid, gas).

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hydrosphere