Chapter 1 the nature of science

Asthenosphere-the partially molten layer that flows like soft plastic

Astronomy-the study of objects beyond earths atmosphere

Atmosphere-the blanket of gases surrounding the earth

Biosphere-all organisms on earth and the environment they live in

Geology-the study of the materials that make up earth and the processes that form and change these materials

Hydrosphere-the water in earths oceans,seas,rivers,lakes and glaciers as well as the water in earths atmosphere

Lithosphere-the rigid outer shell of planet