Chap. 1 Earth Science

square centimeter

Kelvin

Meteorology is the study of materials that make up Earth and the processes that form earth.

An experiment is a suggested explanation for an observation.

Scientific notation is expressed as a value between 10 and 100 multiplied by the power of 10

liter

Researchers use a constant in and experiment to show the results are due to condition tested.

The study of objects beyond Earth's atmosphere is ecology.

second

Identifying rocks, studying glaciers, & interpreting clues to Earth's history is geology

Meterology is the branch of Science that deals with the blanket of air that surrounds Earth.

The biosphere includes all organisms that live within a few meters of Earth's Surface

The water in Earth's oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and glaciers

All organisms on Earth and the environments in which they live

What is the SI unit of mass?

meter

Most scientific studies use a standard system of units called SI.

About 97% of Earth's water is salt water.

Earth's atmosphere contains about 78% carbon dioxide.

Astronomers study Earth, its neighbors, and other matter in the universe.

The water in oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, glaciers and atmosphere makes up the hydrosphere.

newton

The application of scientific discoveries is called tectonics.

The rigid outer shell of Earth

The partially molten layer of Earth's mantle

gram per milliliter

Oceanographers study creatures that inhabit salty water.

Scientific methods are planned and organized, but are not rigid, step-by-step outlines.

Earth's 4 main systems are independent of one another.

Kilogram