Chapter 1 Introduction to Earth Science

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What does geology study?

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The study of Earth.

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What are the three main parts of the geosphere?

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Core, mantle, and crust.

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Where is the Earth's core located?

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Just below the mantle.

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What is one source of energy for Earth systems?

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The sun.

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What is the purpose of scientific inquiry?

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To explain how or why things happen.

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Define geosphere.

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The solid part of the Earth, including the crust, mantle, and core.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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What is the biosphere?

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The regions of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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Explain the rock cycle.

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.