Key Concepts: Chapter 1 –Introduction to Earth Science
After reading and studying
Concept
1:
List and understand the sciences traditionally included in Earth science.
Concept
2: Summarize some of the relationships between
people and the natural environment.
Concept
3: Describe the nature of scientific inquiry
and list the basic steps of the scientific method.
Concept
4: Summarize the early
evolution of Earth in order to understand Earth's place in the Universe.
Concept
5: Describe how we learn about the Earth and
provide examples of Earth spheres at work.
Concept
6: Explore the Geosphere
and become familiar with Earth's physical features.
Concept
7: Investigate Earth system science.
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