Ch. 1&2 Vocab Flashcard E&S

Front

Study of the earth and universe.

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Earth Science

Front

Study of the origin, history, and structure of solid earth and its processes.

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Geology

Front

The study of the earth’s oceans is called _____________.

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Oceanography

Front

Study of the earth’s atmosphere: ____________

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Meteorology

Front

Study of the universe beyond Earth: ___________

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Astronomy

Front

The solid earth, all its water, and atmosphere around it is called the _____________.

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geosphere

Front

Study of relationships between living things and their environment.

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Ecology

Front

All communities in an area make up an _______________.

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ecosystem

Front

The _____________ includes all life on Earth and its supporting environment.

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biosphere

Front

Contamination of the environment with waste or impurities.

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pollution