Key Concepts in Earth Science

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What is the Geosphere?

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The solid parts of Earth, including the crust, mantle, and core.

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What are the sub-fields of Earth Science?

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Geology, astronomy, oceanography, and meteorology.

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What is the boiling point of water?

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100ºC (212ºF)

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What is the freezing point of water?

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0ºC (32ºF)

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What is the speed of light?

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186,282 miles per second

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What are the four states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma

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What are Newton's Laws of Motion?

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1) Law of Inertia, 2) Law of Force and Acceleration (F = ma), 3) Law of Action and Reaction.