Introduction to Earth Science

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  1. body of knowledge about Earth and its place in the universe
  2. group of parts that work together as a whole
  3. the ability to do work or cause change
  4. forces that shape Earth's surface by building mountains and landmasses
  5. forces that slowly wear away mountains and every other feature on Earth's surfac
  6. study of forces that have shaped Earth
  7. study of conditions in the atmosphere
  8. focus on solar system, stars and galaxies
  9. study Earth’s environment and resources
  10. process that uses a set of skills to answer questions or test
  11. rule that describes a pattern in nature
  12. explanation of things or events that is based on knowledge
  13. a possible explanation for an observation that can be tested
  14. a statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events
  15. enable people to view faraway objects more clearly
  16. instrument that shows magnetic north
  17. device that rotates to show the direction of the wind
  18. tool used to measure the speed and force of wind
  19. piece of hard, unglazed porcelain that helps identify minerals
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