Earth Science Basics

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Earth science

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the study of earth and space

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Geology

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the study of the origin, history, and structure of Earth

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Oceanography

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the scientific study of the oceans

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Meteorology

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the study of the Earth's atmosphere, including weather and climate

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Astronomy

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study of the universe; including moons, stars, planets, and other objects in space

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Atmosphere

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the layer of gases surrounding Earth

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Hydrosphere

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all the water in Earth's oceans, lakes, seas, rivers, and glaciers plus all the water in the atmosphere

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Geosphere

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The mostly solid, rocky part of the earth; extends from the center of the core to the surface of the crust.

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Core

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the center of the earth, made up of iron and nickel

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Mantle

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the thick layer of hot, solid rock between Earth's crust and core