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Chapter 1 Vocabulary
Earth Science
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Science
8th Grade
09/16/2009

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Term
astronomy
Definition
The study of the universe.
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atmosphere
Definition
the gaseous portion of a planet, earths envelope of air
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biosphere
Definition
all life on earth
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contour interval
Definition
tells the distance of elevation on a topographic map
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contour line
Definition
a line on an elevation map that tells elevation
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core
Definition
the innermost layer of the earth.
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crust
Definition
thin, rocky outer layer of the earth
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Earth Science
Definition
The name for all of the sciences that study the earth.
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geology
Definition
the science that examines the earth.
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geosphere
Definition
the core, mantle and crust of earth.
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hydrosphere
Definition
the water portion of the earth.
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hypothesis
Definition
a tentative explaination that is tested.
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latitude
Definition
the distance north or south of the equator.
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longitude
Definition
the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
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meteorology
Definition
the study of weather and climate.
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mantle
Definition
the 2890 km-thick layer located below the crust.
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meteorology
Definition
the study of weather and climate.
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oceanography
Definition
the scientific study of the oceans.
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system
Definition
a group of parts that form a complex whole.
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theory
Definition
a well tested, widely accepted view
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topographic map
Definition
a map that represents the different elevations of the earth.
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