Chapter One Notes

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There are 4 major areas in Earth Science

A.     Geology: the study of earth

B.  Meteorology:  the study of weather

C.  Astronomy:  the study of space

D.  Oceanography:  the study of oceans

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Technology

            Helpful:  Can make work easier and can do more with less labor

            Harmful:  Can cause pollution and can eliminate jobs

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Scientific method

1.      Determine the problem

2.      Make a hypothesis

3.      Test your hypothesis

4.      Analyze the results

5.      Conclusion

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Units of measurements

1.      Length=meter

2.      mass = grams

3.      weight=Newton

4.      area = square centimeters

5.      volume = cubic centimeters or milliliters

6.      Density = grams per cubic centimeter (D=M/V)

7.      Temperature = Celsius

<----------l----------l----------l----------l----------l----------l----------l---------->

                                                 milli      centi     deci   Base m   deca    hecto      kilo

                                                0.001     0.01      0.1      Unit  L     10       100     1000

                                                                                                 g      

                      Stepping Up           

                     (Divide by 10.)                                                            kilo

                                                                                            hecto      

                                                                               deca

                                                            Key Unit

                                                deci    

                                    centi

                        milli                                                                             Stepping Down

                                                                                                            (Multiply by 10.)