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INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCE
INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCE
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Review for the Introduction to Earth Science Quiz
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Includes all of the water on Earth-from oceans to lakes to underground water.
Lithosphere
Hydrosphere
Cryosphere
Biosphere
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The study of everything from chemistry of ocean water to ocean floor to marine organisms.
Geology
Meteorolgy
Astronomy
Oceanography
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The thin layer of gasses that surround our planet.
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere
Atmosphere
Biosphere
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Slowly wears away mountains and every other feature on Earth's surface.
Deconstructive Forces
Atmosphere
Constructive Forces
Biosphere
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The study of conditions in the atmosphere.
Astonomy
Oceanography
Meteorology
Geology
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Focuses on the solar system, stars, and galaxy
Geology
Astronomy
Meteorology
Oceanography
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The solid part of Earth made up of rocks, minerals and other elements, not including the oceans
Lithosphere
Biosphere
Cryosphere
Atmosphere
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The part of the planet where living things can be found
Atmosphere
Lithosphere
Biosphere
Cryosphere
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Shapes Earth's surface by building mountains and landmasses.
Deconstructive Forces
Constructive Forces
Hydrosphere
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A group of parts that work together as a whole.
Meteorology
Biosphere
System
Atmosphere
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The study of forces that have shaped Earth
Astronomy
Geology
Oceanography
Environmental Science
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The study of the Earth's environment and its resources.
Oceanography
Environmental Science
Astronomy
Geology
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Includes all Earth's frozen water including glaciers, permafrost, and sea ice.
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere
Cryosphere
Atmosphere