Chapter 1- Intro to Earth Science
暂无描述。系统推荐的高质量记忆内容，适合每天坚持背诵学习。
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(Possible Bonus) Who was the first westerner to climb Mt. Everest?
Sir Edmund Hillary
Geology is the study of _______.
Geology is the study of Earth.
Oceanography is the study of _______.
Oceanography is the study of the ocean. Measurement and mapping in specific
Meteorology is the study of _______.
Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere.
Astronomy is the study of _______.
Astronomy is the study of the universe.
(Possible bonus) Famous person known for his underwater documentaries.
Jacques Cousteau When I see his name I think Crustacean.. Helpful??
Geology is divided into two broad areas: _______ and _______.
Physical and Historical.
Physical geology
Study of materials and processes that make up the Earth
Historical geology
Study of the age of Earth ex: fossil records
What makes-up a Scientific Inquiry?
Hypothesis and Theory
Hypothesis
possible explanation based on observations
Theory
Hypothesis that has endured some testing
Scientific Method • _______ • _______ • _______ • _______ • _______ • _______
Observations/Data Problem/Question Hypothesis Experiment Result Conclusion
Earth is usually studied as a _______ with multiple _______.
system, sub-systems
A System is…
…a group of interacting parts that form a whole
Open system -
Matter and energy can cross boundaries
Closed system -
Energy can cross boundary, but matter cannot
Which system is more common? An open or closed system?
Open system are more common.
What are the four main spheres (sub-systems) of the Earth system? • _______ • _______ • _______ • _______
• Hydrosphere • Atmosphere • Biosphere • Geosphere
Hydrosphere -
• all of the Earths water Ocean is 97% of all water
Atmosphere -
• envelope of gases around the earth
Biosphere -
• living organisms
Geosphere -
• solid parts of the Earth Largest part
Density -
Mass/Volume