Science Review - Chapters 1-3, pp.2-17

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What is earth science? the study of the earth's land, air, water, and space What are the four main fields of earth science? geology, astronomy, oceanography, metorology What is a map? a drawing that shows part of the earth's surface as seen from above What are three kinds of map scales? bar scales, equivalence scales, and ratios What is a topographic map? a map that shows the shape and elevation of a land surface What is a contour interval? a line on a map that connects points of equal elevation What is an earth scientist who studies weather called? meteorologist What is a scientist who studies the stars called? astronomer If you see several lines far apart on a map, what is this called? a gentle slope What is a metric unit of length? centimeter