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Decks in this class (65)
1.1 An Introduction to Earth Science
Atmosphere,
Biosphere,
Hydrosphere
7
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1.2 Earth in the Solar System, Galaxy, and Universe
Galaxy,
Geocentric model,
Habitable zone
6
cards
1.3 Earth's Orbit and the Seasons
Antarctic circle,
Aphelion,
Arctic circle
11
cards
1.4 Phases of the Moon
First quarter,
Full moon,
Last quarter
9
cards
1.5 Eclipses
Partial solar eclipse,
Penumbra,
Solar eclipse
6
cards
1.6 Calendars
Gregorian calendar,
Julian calendar,
Lunar calendar
5
cards
2.1 Locations on Earth
Cartographer,
Cartography,
Coordinate system
7
cards
2.2 Map Projections and the Shape of the Earth
Azimuthal projection,
Conic projection,
Cylindrical projection
5
cards
2.3 Remote Sensing
Echo sounding,
Electromagnetic spectrum,
Remote sensing
3
cards
2.4 Mapping Earth
Contour interval,
Contour line,
Geographic information system gis
11
cards
3.1 The Cycle of Scientific Enterprise in Earth Sciences
Cycle of scientific enterprise,
Experiment,
Greenhouse effect
8
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3.2-3.3 Science and Challenges in Studying Earth
Experimental science,
Historical science,
Controlled experiment
6
cards
3.5 Stewardship of Earth
Natural resource,
Nonrenewable natural resource,
Renewable natural resource
4
cards
4.1 Atoms, Elements, and Crystals
Atom,
Atomic number,
Compound
12
cards
4.2 Minerals
Alteration,
Carbonate,
Gem
13
cards
4.3 Mineral Properties and Identification
Cleavage,
Crystal form,
Density
8
cards
4.4 Mineral Resources
Ore,
Placer deposit
2
cards
5.1 The Rock Cycle
Erosion,
Igneous rock,
Metamorphic rock
7
cards
5.2 Igneous Rocks
Composition,
Extrusive,
Felsic
6
cards
5.3 Sedimentary Rocks
Cementation,
Clast,
Compaction
4
cards
5.4 Metamorphic Rocks
Contact metamorphism,
Foliation,
Regional metamorphism
3
cards
5.5 Energy Resources
Biomass,
Bituminous coal,
Cap rock
11
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6.1 Continental Drift
Continental drift,
Pangea
2
cards
6.2 The Ocean Floor
Abyssal plain,
Atoll,
Continental margin
12
cards
6.3 Seafloor Spreading
Asthenosphere,
Geomagnetic reversal,
Seafloor spreading
3
cards
6.4 Plate Tectonics
Convergent boundary,
Divergent boundary,
Plate tectonics
7
cards
6.5 Mountains
Anticline,
Fault,
Fault block mountain
13
cards
7.1 Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics
Hotspot,
Magma chamber,
Pillow lava
4
cards
7.2 Volcanoes
Aa ah ah,
Ash,
Block
19
cards
7.3 Igneous Intrusions
Batholith,
Dike,
Pluton
5
cards
7.4 Earthquakes
Earthquake,
Elastic rebound,
Epi center
12
cards
7.5 Earthquake Damage
Mercalli intensity scale,
Tsunami
2
cards
7.6 The Interior of the Earth
Basement rocks,
Crust,
Mantle
6
cards
8.1 Mechanical and Chemical Weathering
Acid,
Chemical weathering,
Dissolution
10
cards
8.2 Erosion
Differential weathering,
Erosion,
Gully
4
cards
8.3 Soils
Desertification,
Humus,
Soil
8
cards
9.1 The Hydrologic Cycle
Groundwater,
Hydrologic cycle,
Infiltration
5
cards
9.2 Streams
Alluvial fan,
Bar,
Base level
18
cards
9.3 Stream Landforms
Artificial levee,
Braided stream,
Cut bank
8
cards
9.4 Groundwater
Aquifer,
Geothermal,
Geyser
11
cards
9.5 Caverns and Groundwater Landforms
Cavern,
Dripstone,
Karst topography
6
cards
10.1 Landforms Caused by Mass Movement
Creep,
Debris flow,
Landform
7
cards
10.2 Desert Landforms
Abrasion,
Barchan dune,
Deflation
12
cards
10.3 Glaciers
Arete pronounced uh rate,
Cirque,
Crevasse
22
cards
10.4 Glaciation in Earth's Past
Erratic,
Ice age
2
cards
11.1 Geologic Time
Historical geology,
Physical geology,
Uniformitarianism
3
cards
11.2 Relative Age
Formations,
Principle of cross cutting relati...,
Principle of original horizontality
6
cards
11.3 Fossils
Amber,
Cast,
Fossil
7
cards
11.4 Absolute Dating
Absolute age dating,
Isotopes,
Nuclide
6
cards
11.5 Sedimentary Environments
Cross bedding,
Depositional environment
2
cards
11.6 An Overview of Earth History
Cambrian explosion,
Eon,
Epoch
8
cards
12.1-12.2 The Oceans and Seawater
Oceanographer,
Oceanography,
Sea ice
6
cards
12.3 Currents and Waves
Breaker,
Coriolis effect,
Crest
11
cards
12.4 Tides
Neap tide,
Spring tide,
Tidal bulge
5
cards
12.5 Marine Life
Abyssal zone,
Aquaculture,
Bathyal zone
18
cards
12.6 Shorelines
Barrier island,
Baymouth bar,
Beach
13
cards
13.1 The Composition and Structure of Earth's Atmosphere
Exosphere,
Ionosphere,
Mesosphere
10
cards
13.2 Properties of the Atmosphere
Absolute temperature,
Anemometer,
Atmospheric pressure
14
cards
13.3 Energy and Water in the Atmosphere
Condensation,
Conduction,
Convection
5
cards
13.4 Circulation of the Atmosphere
Doldrums,
Horse latitudes,
Horse latitudes
7
cards
14.1 Clouds and Precipitation
Buoyancy,
Condensation level
6
cards
14.1 Types of Clouds
Cirrus,
Cirrocumulus,
Cirrostratus
10
cards
14.2 Air Masses and Fronts
Air mass,
Air mass modification,
Cold front
10
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14.3 Weather Forecasts
Analog weather forecast,
Numerical weather forecast
2
cards
14.4 Severe Weather
Fujita scale,
Funnel cloud,
Hurricane
15
cards
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