Domains of Earth Science
Astronomy
Derived from Francis Bacon, this is the procedure by which we do science
Scientific Method
This system includes a think blanket of air surrounding the earth
Atmosphere
This layer of the earth is its surface
Crust
This is the initial, gradual decline of the seafloor off the shore
Continental Shelf
The study of the atmosphere and weather
Meteorology
The scientific method starts in this.
Observation
This system contains all of the earth's surface
Geosphere
This deep layer of the earth is composed of a solid layer and liquid layer of metal
Core
This is the dramatic drop off, leading to the wide-open ocean
Continental Slope
The study of the origin of the earth and the developments it has undergone
Historical Geology
A testable explanation for a phenomenon
Hypothesis
This system contains all of Earth's water
Hydrosphere
Below the earth's surface, this is the large layer of dense rock
Mantle
When oceanic plates move apart, they release magma which cools to form this structure
Mid-ocean Ridge
The study of the majority of the hydrosphere
Oceanography
This Greek word translates to "wisdom"
Σοφία
(Sophia)
This is the largest of Earth's spheres
Geosphere
Earth's core is made of Nickel and this other metal
Iron
This includes the flat features at the bottom of the ocean floor
Abyssal Plain
The study of the composition of the earth and the processes that it undergoes
Physical Geology
This Greek word translates to "knowledge" or "science"
Ἐπιστήμη
(Episteme)
This system include's all of Earth's life
Biosphere
Magma cools quickly into this type of rock at the surface of the continents
Granite
Magma cools quickly into this type of rock at the bottom of ocean basins
Basalt