GEOL 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: List Of Lakes By Volume, Hydrosphere, Wind Speed

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Science- systematic process for learning about the world and testing our understanding of it. Theory- widely accepted explanation of one or more cause and effect relationships that has been. State of atmosphere at any given time and place. Oceans make up 97% of earth"s water volume. Freshwater makes up 3% of earth"s water volume. Extends from the earth"s surface to the earth"s core. Interactions with other spheres: volcanos emit gases into the atmosphere, heavy rains (hydrosphere) can cause mudslides or debris flow. Location of continents, oceans, and mountains have a huge effect on the weather. All life on earth: on land, in oceans, in soil, on air currents in lower atmosphere. 99% of the atmosphere is within 20 miles of earths surface. Composition of the atmosphere: nitrogen 78, oxygen 21, carbon dioxide 0. 04% Nitrogen and oxygen make up 99% of the atmosphere. Contributes to the warming of the atmosphere.

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